‘The Stratford Upon Avon & Midland Junction Railway’ (or S.M.J.) was a small independent railway company which ran a line across the empty, untouched centre of England. It visited the counties of Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, Oxfordshire and a little of Buckinghamshire, only existing as the SMJ from 1909 to 1923. In 1923 the S.M.J.became a minor arm of the London Midland and Scottish (L.M.S.), then in 1948 'British Railways'

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MORTON PINKNEY LEVEL CROSSING 12 Replies

There was a public level crossing between Blakesley and Morton Pinkney, complete with a gatehouse.Does anyone know how this was operated?Presumably the gates must have been manual and kept closed against road traffic.Early Working Timetables mention…Continue

Started by Barry Taylor. Last reply by Ian Merivale on Monday.

SMJ rides again? Broom to Stratford Greenway Proposal

From Bidford on Avon Parish council comes news of the Avon and Arrow Greenway Project whose latest newsletter is here: August 2020 AAGP…Continue

Started by Simon Stevens Sep 14.

Bidford-on-Avon station photos 2 Replies

Hello folks - I'm interested in sourcing any historical photos of Bidford-on-Avon station and wondering if anyone here could help point me in the right direction? (There are a few on…Continue

Started by Greg Wye. Last reply by Greg Wye Aug 30.

Stored coaches 4 Replies

This query arises from a discussion on another site (Disused Railway and Stations around Northamptonshire).There has been recent reference to coaches stored on the SMJ and a statement in Bylines March 12th issue that there were over three hundred…Continue

Started by Alan Brant. Last reply by Ian Mathews Aug 16.

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Station Totems / running in boards I look at the adverts for the railwayana auction houses and see various stations represented in totem form and I was wondering, how many of… Started by GaryLatest Reply
Article in the Meccano Magazine (Aug 1956) describing the SMJR Railtour Started by Robin CullupLatest Reply
Charity Railway trips over unusual track Colleagues, Apologies for a 'hefty' post that is not SMJ related but is for charity and surely of interest to any railway enthusiast! Some… Started by Dave HaywardLatest Reply

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MORTON PINKNEY LEVEL CROSSING There was a public level crossing between Blakesley and Morton Pinkney, complete with a gatehouse. Does anyone know how this was operated?… Started by Barry Taylor	12	on Monday Reply by Ian Merivale
SMJ rides again? Broom to Stratford Greenway Proposal From Bidford on Avon Parish council comes news of the Avon and Arrow Greenway Project whose latest newsletter is here: August 2020 AAGP New… Started by Simon Stevens	0	Sep 14
Bidford-on-Avon station photos Hello folks - I'm interested in sourcing any historical photos of Bidford-on-Avon station and wondering if anyone here could help point me… Started by Greg Wye	2	Aug 30 Reply by Greg Wye
Stored coaches This query arises from a discussion on another site (Disused Railway and Stations around Northamptonshire). There has been recent reference… Started by Alan Brant	4	Aug 16 Reply by Ian Mathews
Concrete sleepers I've been looking at the trackwork at Byfield station and it looks like concrete sleepers (late 50's). Would this be correct? If so, would… Started by Clive	2	Aug 1 Reply by Clive
EWJR Portland Cement Wagon Hello All, I found this item on ebay, although it's a model, what I'd like to know is, was it actually based on the real thing? As you can… Started by Jim Goodman	11	Jun 11 Reply by Mark Reader
The Roade Connection There seem to be several big questions about the SMJ. Tiffield station: did it exist, for how long and where exactly was it? Why build sta… Started by peter fleming	2	May 19 Reply by Richard Denny
Way in Hi there I hope you are all in good health. A question about passenger access to stations such as Fenny Compton. Apparently, these station… Started by Jack Freuville	0	Mar 29
Byfield station woodwork colour Hi, as anyone any idea what colour the doors would have been on the station building. I have a vague recollection that they were a maroonis… Started by Clive	0	Mar 21
Coaches used on SMJ 1948-1952 I was wondering if anybody could tell me what coaching stock was used on the SMJ between 1948-1952. I've started Building Byfield statio… Started by Clive	2	Mar 21 Reply by Clive

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