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Blisworth SMJ station use for parcels 1960s
..and presumably you have seen the picture in my album of the reconstructed platforms. I remember them being quite busy with parcels traffic in the mid-1960s, especially at night. I suppose it was…Continue
Started Aug 31, 2011
SMJ number-takers book
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While back in the UK earlier this month, I found a couple of old items from the SMJ in my attic. One was a British Railways Rule Book. It is dated 1950. Inside is written in very neat handwriting "W…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by John Evans Dec 14, 2010.
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Hi everyone. I have just joined. I live in Pasadena, California, but for many years I lived in Northamptonshire. Not sure whether this is useful to you guys, but stored away in the UK I have dozens…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brian Elphick Jul 4, 2011.
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John Evans commented on Andy Thompson's page Rail Tours"I saw the train with 40646 and 40022. It arrived at Northampton Castle station from Rugby and then headed for Bedford so would not have used the SMJ."
John Evans commented on Dick's page Last Years of the SMJ Pickups"Fascinating - I well remember the endless line of wagons stretching over the bridge across the A43 near Towcester. My dad said that he'd also seen lots of wagons near Stoke Bruerne and Roade, which figures. There is a picture in one of my…"
John Evans commented on Gary's photo
Ravenstone Wood Junction
"Hi Gary
This is a very interesting picture. Despite the fact I lived at Horton, only a mile or so away, for 10 years until 2006 I couldn't bring myself to retrace the steps from 1966. Wish I had! It brings back happy memories. Thanks for…"
Gary commented on John Evans's photo
Ravenstone Wood Junction
"Hi John,
My mistake I had not realised that the small stub you had mentioned was just a little further back - teach me to check dates on pictures.
From track level taken last March (2011) it is indeed a sad…"
John Evans commented on John Evans's photoRavenstone Wood Junction
"The points were still there (see one of my other pictures taken on this day) with a very short stub to the SMJ. The points are just to the l;eft of the picture. The ballast is there on the Northampton-Bedford line. This line was dismantled between…"
Gary commented on John Evans's photoRavenstone Wood Junction
"Just as an aside the white "bin" on the right is still there and was photographed by myself on the mini tour last year - see the appropriate album. This is helpful as it gives a good reference to the site today."
Gary commented on John Evans's photoRavenstone Wood Junction
"It is interesting to not that they appear to have dug out the ballast and that the rails are still rusty and yet the point work appears to have been removed."
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"Ettrick" at Blisworth Mines
Running slowly backwards on April 11 1967 at Blisworth. All the engines at this quarry faced south, so they hauled their loads from the SMJ sidings uphill chimney first.You can see a lot more Northamptonshire ironstone mines pictures on my Flickr…
John Evans commented on John Evans's photo
Junction near Kineton MoD depot
"Yes, I think you are right Andy. The track looks shiny, so it's seen recent use."
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The SMJ - a good read?
Posted on October 11, 2011 at 7:10 5 Comments 0 Likes
My collection of books specifically about the SMJ totals just seven - and two of these are versions of the same book. But if you are thinking of starting a collection of SMJ books, which ones should you buy?
Book No 1: I started back in 1962 with The Stratford-upon-Avon & Midland Junction Railway by J.M. Dunn (Oakwood Press 1952). It can't have been too popular as I was able to buy a new copy ten years after it was printed, from…
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- At 17:51 on July 1, 2011,
Brian Elphick said… Hi John thanks for the reply if I come across anything I'll give you a call
Cheers
Brian
- At 20:20 on October 5, 2010,
Andy Thompson said… - John
What great photos. We really thank you for them! Andy
- At 20:54 on June 18, 2010, Peter S Lewis said…
- Hello John,
Welcome to the site!
We shall look forward to your contributions!
Peter
- At 17:51 on June 18, 2010, Andy Thompson said…
- Hi John. Nice to have you onboard. Yes We'd love to see the slides on the side. Tell me more
Andy
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