‘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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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 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 |
MemoriesAs a child, back in the 1950's, I constantly visited the SMJ Old Town Station in Stratford on Avon. A friend of mine's father was a fireman… Started by Phil StreetLatest Reply |
Byfield Ironstone sidingsThe July issue of Railway Bylines has a very nice article on the early days of the above sidings, by Barry Taylor. It is interesting to rea… Started by Simon DunkleyLatest Reply |
Woodford 50th AnniversaryTo mark the closure of Woodford 50 years ago the Great Central Railway are planning some sort of mini-gala on the weekend of 14th and 15th… Started by Dick BodilyLatest Reply |
HelmdonFolks, Please accept my apologies if I'm stepping out of line with this, but just recently we have formed the Helmdon and District Heritag… Started by Paul DenisonLatest Reply |
Have a look at my Blogpost re this SaturdayHave a look at the blog regarding an 'exciting opportunity' on the SMJ this Saturday. Regards Dave HAyward Started by Dave HaywardLatest Reply |
Bridge at Fenny ComptonGentlemen While bridges appear to be a popular dicussion point how about the two attached images? They came to my collection with a heap of… Started by John JenningsLatest Reply |
Alterations at Fenny Compton 1956 onwardsI recently acquired a bundle of railway related papers, amongst which is a1955-6 BTC application to Parliament for various powers to constr… Started by Barry TaylorLatest Reply |
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