‘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' 

Gone but not forgotten: "the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth"


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Evesham Redditch & Stratford-upon-Avon Junction Railway 8 Replies

Did this railway (as opposed to the East & West Junction Railway) go into receivership - if so, when. And when did it come out of receivership?Continue

Started by Richard Maund. Last reply by Richard Maund Feb 11.

Bidford-on-Avon 5 Replies

Shall we bring this discussion under the proper heading!So far as the OS plan surveyed 1885, published 1886, is concerned: the OS liked - wherever they could  - to have text running parallel to the top and bottom borders. When they came to add the…Continue

Started by Richard Maund. Last reply by Richard Maund Feb 10.

North End and Warwick Road stations? 57 Replies

Some time ago we ahd an interesting and lively discussion on the mystery station at Tiffield, which added quite a lot to our collective knowledge.I've recently been looking closely at two of the other mystery stations- at North End (sometimes…Continue

Started by Barry Taylor. Last reply by Richard Maund Jan 27.

1873 timetable 4 Replies

Page 12 of Arthur Jordan's book features a full page reproduction of the E&WJ public timetable handbill for August 1873. Does anyone know where the original of that handbill is preserved?Incidentally, the timetable itself formed the basis of…Continue

Started by Richard Maund. Last reply by Barry Taylor Jan 25.

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The last train on the SMJ

Link to image Gents The link above takes you to Flickr, and states, "The last train on the SMJ" - Discuss! Andy

Started by Andy Thompson

2 Jun 19, 2010
Reply by Andy Thompson

Coaching stock.

After the get together at Stoke Bruerne, a fabulous day! My next question to you all is the original types of coaching stock on the predece…

Started by Ian Scott

2 Jun 19, 2010
Reply by Jim Goodman

Point to Point Timings on the SMJ Section

For members' interest I attach a copy of the relevant part of the Point to Point Running Times for Freight trains as issued for the Midland…

Started by Robin Cullup

1 Jun 14, 2010
Reply by Andy Thompson

The Get Together in June - a summary

GentlemenI have started this discussion as a way of (hopefully) bringing together those who are coming to our get-together on the 12th of J…

Started by Andy Thompson

22 Jun 13, 2010
Reply by Gary

Loco liveries 1903 1923

I have an "O" gauge gateneal 2-4-0 Tank Beyer Peacock loco kit, recently acquired from a model show, built to a high standard, but unfinish…

Started by Ian Scott

10 Jun 8, 2010
Reply by Peter James Phillips

More 1960 News

Just to say that in the June RCTS Railway Observer "Nostalgia Corner" there is another feature on 40 years ago.   It concerns the opening o…

Started by Peter Fleming

1 May 31, 2010
Reply by Andy Thompson

Locomotive Types seen on SMJR metals - NEW UPDATED & COMPLETED Page

I've finished setting up this page. It can be found by clicking on PAGES OF HISTORY at the top of the page. I've deleted the old page after…

Started by Dick Bodily

0 May 28, 2010

Byfield (SMJR) Article in this month's 'Steam Days'

Already in the shops (on 21st  May) 'Steam Days' June edition has a long feature article on Byfield as long promised by Rex Partridge. It g…

Started by Dick Bodily

0 May 21, 2010

3615 at Blisworth

I have purchased the attached photograph today, which is completely new to me. It is taken at what appears to be Blisworth SMJ Station at t…

Started by Robin Cullup

3 May 20, 2010
Reply by Robin Cullup

Proposed routes

Not really a discussion topic but an item of information. In the latest edition of the Historical Model Railway Society Journal is an arti…

Started by Robin Cullup

8 May 7, 2010
Reply by Simon Dunkley

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