‘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 seats at York Museum ?

I took my grandson to the National Railway Museum on Dec. 30th and noticed two bench seats, of the type found on station platforms until traditional stations were replaced with bus-shelters. Both bear the title " STRATFORD " - I'll try and upload…Continue

Started by Paul Atherton yesterday.

More building at Towcester 2 Replies

I hear there has been more building at the station site in Towcester.Anyone know what they've dug up?…Continue

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Started by Andy Thompson. Last reply by Nigel Nov 7, 2024.

Broom History Group Event 9th November 2024

Broom History Group will be holding an event at Broom Village Hall 2-4pm on 9th November 2024 including a film on the railway and Broom Junction.…Continue

Started by Simon Stevens Oct 25, 2024.

Misunderstanding Easton Neston 2 Replies

Hello, I'm a new member and I've searched through the articles and can't find anything specific to my answer/ question. Can anyone help?…Continue

Started by Matt Davis. Last reply by Matt Davis Oct 16, 2024.

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"Thanks Barry - all good stuff. Andy "

Andy Thompson replied Nov 27, 2009 to Aston Le Walls

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"Martin First off, welcome aboard the good ship SMJ, and second thanks for that info.…"

Andy Thompson replied Nov 26, 2009 to Aston Le Walls

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"Where was the halt gents? Between Kineton and Ettington? Or Ettington and Stratford?…"

Andy Thompson replied Nov 25, 2009 to Aston Le Walls

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"Thanks Dick - its a start! Andy "

Andy Thompson replied Nov 24, 2009 to Aston Le Walls

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"Go to http://thesmjr.ning.com/photo/albums/the-smj-remembered to have a look at Dick…"

Andy Thompson replied Nov 19, 2009 to The SMJ Remembered

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"We just need a willing vicitim (er... I mean volunteer!) David. What of this getting…"

Andy Thompson replied Nov 16, 2009 to Ravenstone Wood Junction to Towcester section

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"Gents. Do we need to start re-writing the Olney branch section of the site (http://t…"

Andy Thompson replied Nov 15, 2009 to Ravenstone Wood Junction to Towcester section

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"Geoffrey Thanks you very much for the kind words and the mention. I feel one good tu…"

Andy Thompson replied Nov 13, 2009 to Lost Railways of Warwickshire

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"Barry That's what I thought! No committees no secretaries, no meetings - unofficial!…"

Andy Thompson replied Nov 12, 2009 to A proposal!

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"I'm not going to Dick - good point! Andy "

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