"Stratford upon Avon Racecourse Platform was opened by the GWR on 6th May 1933 and closed by BR on 21st March 1968. The difference between "Halts" and "Platforms" on the GWR was their length. Halts (like the one at Pebworth) were…"
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David Blagrove replied to John Jennings's discussion 'The Avon Bridge'"I don't know too much about the Western end of the line, but certainly the LMS carried out considerable work on the Olney Branch during the late 1920/early 30s. Some twenty years ago, when I was running night classes in local history at Roade,…"
John Jennings posted a discussionThe Avon Bridge
There have been a number of references to the Avon bridge in recent publications and unfortunatly some mis-information has surfaced. I have corrected this situation elsewhere on this site but would now like help on dating the first major strengthening of the bridge.The E & W J R could have had little thought when they built the bridge as to what loads it would carry during its lifetime. In the event two major acts of strengthening were carried out post WW2 firstly by BR in the late…See More
John Jennings replied to Roger Hatch's discussion 'Stratford station'"Roger
Although I am a Stratfordian I have not lived there for some time. The only pubs I can remember in Old Town are The Talbot, The Mason's Arms and the Bull's Head. There is also the British Legion in Bull Street and some might…"
John Jennings replied to Dave Hayward's discussion 'Dock Railways, Stratford on Avon'"Dave
There are a number of plans around based on the early o/s maps. You will find one illustrated opposite page 89 of "Waterways to Stratford" published by David & Charles in 1962 ref 7153 4231 2. By the time that the East…"
Ian Scott replied to John Jennings's discussion 'The Ro Railer'"Seen at the TelfordSeen at the O gauge guild show in September of this year, The model is a 'one off'."
Martin Broughton replied to John Jennings's discussion 'The Ro Railer'"Brilliant !!! I like it alot and appreciate the work and research that goes into any of these articles. I believe the rorailer captured the imagination of the population at the time much like the idea that kids in the sixties believed by the year…"
John Jennings posted a discussionThe Ro Railer
After much additional information has come to light I have re written my essay on the Ro Railer. The original version is elsewhere on this site but before I ask Andy to replace it with the new version I would be obliged if you would all read it and if there are any comments, errors or additions please enter them in this discussion. This will enable fine tuning or corrections to be made. You will note that it now has a more comprehensive history of the conception and development of the vehicle…See More
John Jennings posted a discussionA fatal Accident at Fenny Compton
03.06%20James%20Jennings.doc EveryoneIn 2008 I was asked to help research a fatal accident that occured on the East and West. I think that my original report (attached) should be lodged on this site. I was not able to throw much light on the event other than comment from the original inquest reports but if anyone out…See More
Dick commented on John Jennings's blog post 'Books and other printed reference to the ex SMJR'"John
This is spot on critcism there are several errors as you've pointed out, mind you this is the case to some extent with most of the books and articles on the SMJ, the Riley & Simpson book being riddled with basic errors. I've…"
John Jennings commented on John Jennings's photo
Train staff Broom - Stratford rear
"Andy
The Broom North staff is 29.5cms overall and the Broom East staff is 27.5 cms overall. The square brass plate carrying the section information is 6 x 6cms.
John
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Dick left a comment for John Jennings"John
Thanks for that. I'd very much like to see the general notes on Stratford you mentioned. Thanks again for all your help. You can contact me on valdick.bodily@btinternet.com
Dick"
John Jennings left a comment for Dick"Dick
After the demise of the pick up goods with its ex MR 4F loco all traffic that came into the SMJ yard at Stratford was handled by the duty loco at Stratford GW. This loco was almost always a 2251 class loco that was primarily used to bank…"
Dick left a comment for John Jennings"Thanks a lot John,
Any details on the trip workings to Old Town yard from the GWR, presumably 22xx worked?
I've also foundthat that the last goods at Byfiled was probably brought in from Woodford after the Stratford - Blisworth pick ups ceased…"
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Train staff Broom - Stratford rear
These are examples of the train staffs that were in use for the sections named from 1942 until the closure of the former ER&SJR section in 1960. Under normal "long and short" single line regulations only one type could be in use at any time with…
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- At 10:20 on July 18, 2011, Dick said…
John
Thanks for that. I'd very much like to see the general notes on Stratford you mentioned. Thanks again for all your help. You can contact me on valdick.bodily@btinternet.com
Dick
- At 8:57 on July 18, 2011, Dick said…
Thanks a lot John,
Any details on the trip workings to Old Town yard from the GWR, presumably 22xx worked?
I've also foundthat that the last goods at Byfiled was probably brought in from Woodford after the Stratford - Blisworth pick ups ceased and was steel rods for the building of the radar tower thing near Charwelton.
Blaklesley & Towcester coal merchants were still supplied by the continuing Blisworth - Woodford West pick up until late 63, possibly early Jan 64.
Dick
- At 10:21 on July 16, 2011, Dick said…
John
I wondered if you could help me in finishing my article about pick up SMJ line freights for the website by answering the following questions?
After the discontinuation of the Stratford-Blisworth pick ups were there any other pick up or local workings at the Stratford end of the line? ( I have quite extensive info on what went on east of Byfield)
Were there trips workings at any time in your memory from the SMJ to the GWR at Stratford or to and from Clifford Sidings?
Clifford Sidings remained open officially after the end of the Stratford - Blisworth pick ups, did any trains actually call there during that period?
Any details about working or locos would be much appreciated
All the best
Dick Bodiliy
- At 16:04 on January 22, 2010, Dick said…
- John
I don't think I will put the Ettington pix in an album if you think they are still copyright. Your great colour picture of the final railtour is in various albums inc. 'Stratford upon Avon', 'The SMJR Remembered' and 'Final Days'. I put several Albums together so that people can watch slideshows when I was editing the picture collection for Andy a little while ago. It would be nice to have albums for 'Ettington' and the stations beyond Stratford towards Broom as we have for the other stations but we have so few pix of them on the website.
Dick
- At 21:02 on January 21, 2010, John Jennings said…
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Hi Dick
I obtained these images by scanning from magazines. They are almost certainly still in copyright although the titles concerned are no longer published. I think a warning note to any user should point out that the images must only be used for personal research and not for commercial gain. If you have not already used the colour image on my page of the last train at Stratford GW it is my own image and I have no problem with it being used on the site John
- At 19:07 on January 21, 2010, Dick said…
- John
re. the images of Ettington station that you attached to Si's discussion about Small SMJ stations would it be okay for me to copy and paste them into the SMJR photos section so they could appear in an eventual Ettington album or would there be copyright issues?
Dick
- At 10:51 on May 6, 2009,
Andy Thompson said… - Hi John. We'd all love to see some more of your undoubted SMJ expertise on the site.
...Look out for it!
Andy
- At 21:46 on May 5, 2009, Peter S Lewis said…
- Hello John,
I think it was you who responded to my efforts in early 1998 to research the SMJ.....I hope that we can see a growing archive here!
Peter
- At 16:10 on April 14, 2009, Andy Thompson said…
- Hi John, its great to have you on board. I hope you can offer much to the site
Andy
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