‘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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Aircraft crash 8 Replies
HelloI’m intrigued by the statement found in Wikipedia08/12/1944 Wellington LN845 –C of 11 OTU overshot a forced landing at RAF Stratford and ran onto the railway at the end of the runway. The aircraft was only lightly damaged until it was hit by a…Continue
Started by Jack Freuville. Last reply by Jack Freuville 23 hours ago.
Link to About my Area website article about the unveiling of Towcester sign 2 Replies
To read the article about the Towcester Running in sign being unveiled follow link below…Continue
Started by Dick Bodily. Last reply by Dick Bodily Dec 21, 2019.
Coaches used on SMJ 1948-1952 1 Reply
I was wondering if anybody could tell me what coaching stock was used on the SMJ between 1948-1952. I've started Building Byfield station building and managed to find basically what locos were used but coaches........? Can't seem to find…Continue
Started by Clive. Last reply by Steve Johns Oct 16, 2019.
Towcester station sign unvieling 1 Reply
The unveiling of the Towcester Station Sign!To all our Towcester area members. Can anyone make the following event in Towcester tomorrow representing the society?Quote:"We have decided to do the unveiling ceremony at 4pm tomorrow, Fri 11 Oct, at…Continue
Started by Andy Thompson. Last reply by Dick Bodily Oct 10, 2019.
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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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Aircraft crashHello I’m intrigued by the statement found in Wikipedia 08/12/1944 Wellington LN845 –C of 11 OTU overshot a forced landing at RAF Stratford… Started by Jack Freuville |
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23 hours ago Reply by Jack Freuville |
Link to About my Area website article about the unveiling of Towcester signTo read the article about the Towcester Running in sign being unveiled follow link below https://www.aboutmyarea.co.uk/Northamptonshire/Tow… Started by Dick Bodily |
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Dec 21, 2019 Reply by Dick Bodily |
Coaches used on SMJ 1948-1952I 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 |
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Oct 16, 2019 Reply by Steve Johns |
Towcester station sign unvielingThe unveiling of the Towcester Station Sign! To all our Towcester area members. Can anyone make the following event in Towcester tomorrow… Started by Andy Thompson |
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Oct 10, 2019 Reply by Dick Bodily |
Fowler 3F 2-6-2THello Would anybody have any information on Fowler 3P 2-6-2T running on the SMJR and are there any photos available Best regards Jack Started by Jack Freuville |
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Sep 26, 2019 Reply by Dick Bodily |
Coaches used on SMJ 1948-1952I 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 |
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The Campion Family: SMJ employeesI would be grateful if anyone can let me know if there are any registers, documents or other employee information that exists where I might… Started by David Campion |
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Jul 25, 2019 Reply by David Campion |
lManning Wardle lcomotive MOROUSRead in recent HERITAGE RAILWAY magazine that an original nameplate from this 1860's loco has been donated to the Colonel Stephens Museum… Started by ray w |
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Walking the SMJCareful scrutiny of the 1:25000 maps on Streetmap suggests that very little of the SMJ trackbed is a public right-of-way. There are short s… Started by Michael Roake |
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May 27, 2019 Reply by Simon Stevens |
Beyer Peacock 2-4-0T- As near as you can get to a E&WJR 2-4-0T nowadays!This is Isle of Man Railway Beyer Peacock 2-4-0T 'Mannin' which is about to be restored to running order so that it can deal with the hea… Started by Dick Bodily |
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