‘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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Burton Dassett Cableway
Please find attached a copy of the OS 6" map 1888 - 1913 series that illustrates the subject cable-way (called a tramway on the map) and also the Burton Dassett sidings. This cable-way is mentioned by Arthur Jordan in hos book on the SMJ at pp45, he…Continue
Started by Dave Hayward 7 hours ago.
Banbury Merton Road Shed and Britannia Works Tramway 8 Replies
By any chance does anybody have a reasonable photograph of Banbury Merton Road Loco Shed? If so I would like to include into some private research I am intending to share with a small informal group of enthusiasts, it would be greatly…Continue
Started by Dave Hayward. Last reply by Colin Franklin Dec 30, 2020.
Michael Mccarthy 2 Replies
I too have received this unusual email, I would think that it a scam. This is the second time I have received it and will always delete it.Continue
Started by Paul Loveday. Last reply by Nicholas Hemming Dec 30, 2020.
SMJ photos
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Bridge 149I was interested to be reminded of Bridge 149 at Towcester. One of the features of the SMJ was the big cast iron diamond shaped warning si… Started by Peter Fleming |
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Aug 13, 2009 Reply by Peter Fleming |
Tale from the old line...Whilst on a current SMJR interest spleurge I have found the following in one of my books. I am not sure how true it is due to the slight co… Started by Gary |
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Aug 9, 2009 Reply by Dick Bodily |
Towcester Race SpecialsI know that the LMS used to run special trains to Towcester ( and also to Warwick) Races from Northampton. The usual formation was a Webb 2… Started by Dick Bodily |
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Aug 3, 2009 Reply by Barry Taylor |
The Triangular Junction at Stratford post 1960As there have been a number of references to this location I have placed a file on my blog regarding the signaling in the Stratford area be… Started by John Jennings |
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Aug 1, 2009 Reply by Andy Thompson |
Ro Railer (possible update)Hi everyone I am sure most have you have read my account of the Ro Railer which is on another part of this site. From time to time new tit… Started by John Jennings |
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Jul 30, 2009 Reply by Andy Thompson |
What unusual classes on SMJ metals do you know of ?I am trying to put together a list of all the locomotive types that have ever been recorded on the SMJR routes. (ie. Cockley Brake Junction… Started by Dick Bodily |
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Jul 16, 2009 Reply by John Jennings |
GW locos working to BlisworthJust read Dick's note about LNER types working east from Woodford, which reminds me of the few odd occasions when we got a GW 22xx 0-6-0 at… Started by Barry Taylor |
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Jul 4, 2009 Reply by Dick Bodily |
Great central loco & train at StratfordSome years ago I recall seeing (during an illustrated talk - I cant remember who or when!) a copy of a photo of a GCR Atlantic loco and tra… Started by Barry Taylor |
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Jun 11, 2009 Reply by Barry Taylor |
Woodford Engines working eastwards over the SMJ Route.I can remember instances in the 60s of light engine working of Woodford WDs, often hauling dead locos, through Blakesley towards Towcester.… Started by Dick Bodily |
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Rail toursThe Railway Enthusiasts Club ran a rail tour on April 24, 1955, under the headboard The South Midlander. It came on to the S&MJR at Fen… Started by Andy Thompson |
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Jun 9, 2009 Reply by Si Donal |
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