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Started this discussion. Last reply by Andy Thompson Nov 4, 2011.
43924 in action!
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Stoke Bruerne Get Together June 11th 2011
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Richard Woods replied to Andy Thompson's discussion 'The Fence Post Debate'
I have found many artifacts on that section of the Olney Branch at the back of Coulthard Close. Also on the Olney Branch close to Salcey Forest station, myself and my cousin Tom retrived a massive peice of railway. It is the metal chunk that holds…
Richard Woods commented on Andy Thompson's album
Is the bridge under the M1 impassable?
stuart reynolds left a comment for Andy Thompson
Andy,
Many thanks for the welcome. I grew up in Blakesley and was lucky enough to spend most saturday mornings prior to closure in the signal box as my uncle, frank reynolds, was the signalman at the time. I even managed a few trips on the morning…
Dick commented on Andy Thompson's photo
I wonder what YE4 section means. The wagon had come from Norton Fitzwarren on the Bristol - Exeter line, presumably it came via Swindon, Didcot and Banbury to Fenny Compton but it could possibly have come via Stratford. The wagons from Burscough…
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My love for the SMJ started with a pint of milk! As we walked into the door of Towcester's Tesco's, my brother said "of course you know this is where the station was!" That was it! I was bitten! 5 years on I have written articles on the SMJ, I give talks and the website has taken on yet another new look - I hope you enjoy it! Andy - Email me
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- At 6:22pm on January 22, 2012,
stuart reynolds said…
Andy,
Many thanks for the welcome. I grew up in Blakesley and was lucky enough to spend most saturday mornings prior to closure in the signal box as my uncle, frank reynolds, was the signalman at the time. I even managed a few trips on the morning pick up to woodford west. Trying to find my old number books and photo,s
Stuart
- At 1:10pm on October 26, 2011,
steve lush said…
Hi andy
Pleased i found this site i moved to bicester in april and have researched disused railwatys in this area i have always been interested in railways past present and future im not an anorak but share a love of trains model and real with many others now have to young gransons that equally love trains i hope to carry on exploring this area
Thanks for the welcome
Steve
- At 9:18pm on October 23, 2011,
Matthew Jonathan Cadbury said…
Dear Andy,
Many thanks for the welcome,
Matthew
- At 7:27am on September 9, 2011,
Roger Giles said…
- Thank Andy, I have several other pics. but mostly KWVR where I visited a few days ago.
- At 10:10pm on June 3, 2011,
David Pearson said…
I am the Planning, Parterships and External Resrouces Direcetor for the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway.
I thought that you and your members might like to know that 43924 made a highly satisfactory test run yesterday evening from Oakworth to Oxenhope and back, three times. A picture is available on the 'news' section of the KWVR website www. KWVR.co.uk
- At 1:43pm on May 25, 2011,
Richard Gill said…
Thank you Andy. Been looking at this site for some time now and walking the track. I am very curious to see a photo of the old A5 bridge immediately west of Towcester Station. Can't seem to find one. Cheers, RG.
- At 5:32pm on March 15, 2011,
Jack Thompson said… - ......not at all !
- At 2:58pm on March 10, 2011,
John Whitehead said…
Blimey Andy, that was quick!
Don't know Will Caton but I've scrolled through the list of members and see Tony Marsh who I think runs the Blisworth village history web site's a member. I'll record a few memories shortly.
- At 12:38pm on February 14, 2011,
Richard Keyte said…
- Hi Andy, thank you for all your efforts, you have done a great job. I look forward to seeing your e-mails and it has been a revelation expanding my knowledge of the SMJ, regards Richard
- At 7:19pm on January 21, 2011,
Kevin Moore said…
- Thanks Andy, I have a rare sunday off, any idea if there are any places left on the line tour on Sunday 23rd, Kevin
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