‘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 41 minutes ago.

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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"What led you to think it might Gary? Andy" Andy Thompson replied Sep 3, 2009 to Potential rolling stock survivor?	2	Sep 3, 2009 Reply by Gary
"That's what we want to hear Adrian. You must have a million railway stories - if you…" Andy Thompson replied Sep 1, 2009 to SMJ nicknames	26	Dec 19, 2010 Reply by Gary
"Adrian Don't worry! We like a nice SMJ debate here! You drop as many bomb-shells as…" Andy Thompson replied Sep 1, 2009 to SMJ nicknames	26	Dec 19, 2010 Reply by Gary
"Peter Do you mean one of these? Andy" Andy Thompson replied Aug 13, 2009 to Bridge 149	4	Aug 13, 2009 Reply by Peter Fleming
"Lots! My nephew, (son of Towcester brother) has a den! My brother lives on the Shire…" Andy Thompson replied Aug 11, 2009 to The Fence Post Debate	7	Feb 22, 2012 Reply by Richard Woods
"The pleasure is mine Si! I was up at my brothers in Towcester this last weekend and…" Andy Thompson replied Aug 11, 2009 to MORETON PINKNEY SMJ	10	Aug 29, 2009 Reply by Si Donal
" Thanks to John Cosford. June 1963 Andy" Andy Thompson replied Aug 11, 2009 to MORETON PINKNEY SMJ	10	Aug 29, 2009 Reply by Si Donal
"The evidence Gentlemen! What do you think? Andy" Andy Thompson replied Aug 9, 2009 to The Fence Post Debate	7	Feb 22, 2012 Reply by Richard Woods
"Can anyone help John here? Andy" Andy Thompson replied Aug 1, 2009 to The Triangular Junction at Stratford post 1960	1	Aug 1, 2009 Reply by Andy Thompson
"For those who haven't read Johns top rate article on the Ro-Railer Click here" Andy Thompson replied Jul 30, 2009 to Ro Railer (possible update)	1	Jul 30, 2009 Reply by Andy Thompson