‘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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SMJ Forum
Single track?
Would I be right in assuming that the SMJ was single track all the way apart from passing loops at the stations?Continue
Started by Nicholas Hemming Nov 12.
working timetables.
Hello,Does anyone have a timetable of just about the time the line closed to passengers please? I only have a reprint of the 1936 Bradshaws.Also, were parcels trains ever routed along the SMJ during BR days?Finally what was the intensity of freight…Continue
Started by Gordon Hopkinson Nov 9.
SMJ maps and booklet 3 Replies
Hello, I live in Southern Alberta, Canada and I'm nearer to 80 than 70. Methinks it is time to reduce my railwayana before it is consigned to the trash. Heaven forbid! My model railway is set in about 1953 and based on a ficticious branch running…Continue
Started by Gordon Hopkinson. Last reply by Steve Johns Nov 1.
MORTON PINKNEY LEVEL CROSSING 13 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 Barry Taylor Oct 25.
SMJ photos
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Station Totems / running in boardsI 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 RailtourStarted by Robin CullupLatest Reply |
Charity Railway trips over unusual trackColleagues, 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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Single track?Would I be right in assuming that the SMJ was single track all the way apart from passing loops at the stations? Started by Nicholas Hemming |
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working timetables.Hello, Does anyone have a timetable of just about the time the line closed to passengers please? I only have a reprint of the 1936 Bradsha… Started by Gordon Hopkinson |
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SMJ maps and bookletHello, I live in Southern Alberta, Canada and I'm nearer to 80 than 70. Methinks it is time to reduce my railwayana before it is consigned… Started by Gordon Hopkinson |
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Nov 1 Reply by Steve Johns |
MORTON PINKNEY LEVEL CROSSINGThere 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 |
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Oct 25 Reply by Barry Taylor |
1959 rail tourAlso full details and timings of this tour on --rail tours 1959-- website with some nice photos of 45091 Started by ray w |
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Oct 1 Reply by Simon Stevens |
Sunday 9th August 1959 "Grafton " rail tourJust found this ticket for above rail tour around East Midlands taking in Blisworth, Byfield and Woodford Halse, where 45091 was used. Ther… Started by ray w |
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SMJ rides again? Broom to Stratford Greenway ProposalFrom 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 |
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Bidford-on-Avon station photosHello 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 |
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Aug 30 Reply by Greg Wye |
Stored coachesThis query arises from a discussion on another site (Disused Railway and Stations around Northamptonshire). There has been recent reference… Started by Alan Brant |
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Aug 16 Reply by Ian Mathews |
Concrete sleepersI'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 |
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Aug 1 Reply by Clive |
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