‘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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Further about Ravenstone Wood Junction

Firstly a belated thanks to Barry for his excellent research that has returned these signal lever plates to their rightful home! [Perhaps their place of residence on the website needs changing!] Apologies for starting s new Forum discussion on this…Continue

Started by Dave Hayward on Saturday.

Ravenstone Wood Junction Signal Box-an anomaly 3 Replies

Closely examining the brass lever plates shown in the Olney Line entry in the Index Section of this website I noticed a significant anomaly. Some of the above plates, specifically 1, 10, 11, 12, 25, 32, 34. refer to platforms, loading dock, goods…Continue

Started by Dave Hayward. Last reply by Barry Taylor Oct 9.

SMJ keys from the Towcester area 1 Reply

I have been contacted by someone who wishes to dispose of two sets of SMJ-related keys from the Towcester area, but does not want to put personal email or other details on this website. They have been given to him by the estate manager at Easton…Continue

Started by Barry Taylor. Last reply by Barry Taylor Sep 4.

Bridge sign 3 Replies

An East and West Junction and Stratford-On-Avon, Towcester and Midland Junction Railways bridge weight notice, cast iron, 16½"x11¾", the front repainted. As is usual, the company title has been altered to Stratford-On-Avon and Midland Junction…Continue

Started by Graham Ward. Last reply by Russ Firth Jun 1.

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"Excellent - many thanks."

Richard Maund replied Jan 15, 2024 to Evesham Redditch & Stratford-upon-Avon Junction Railway

8 Feb 11, 2024
Reply by Richard Maund

"In fact, the date of 22 Feb 1885 is an error: services resumed 2 March 1885 (Nune…"

Richard Maund replied Jan 14, 2024 to North End and Warwick Road stations?

57 Jan 27, 2024
Reply by Richard Maund

"It's clear (from a later Bradshaw's Shareholders' Manual) that the ER&SuAJ  did,…"

Richard Maund replied Jan 14, 2024 to Evesham Redditch & Stratford-upon-Avon Junction Railway

8 Feb 11, 2024
Reply by Richard Maund

"Sorry but I don't see that the above extract plan shows a siding behind what bec…"

Richard Maund replied Jan 13, 2024 to North End and Warwick Road stations?

57 Jan 27, 2024
Reply by Richard Maund

"After 1942, Clifford Sidings box to Stratford was double track."

Richard Maund replied Jan 9, 2024 to Single track?

3 Jan 9, 2024
Reply by Barry Taylor

"Definitely not the WCML!!  Looks like the 'bridge' under the line is where brook and…"

Richard Maund replied Jan 12, 2022 to Does this show the Scratter at Roade?

4 Jan 21, 2022
Reply by Chris Hillyard RVM

"The then Assistant Area Manager, David Mather, writing in Cotswold & Malvern Lin…"

Richard Maund replied May 26, 2016 to The very last train at Stratford Old Town Station [SMJ]

8 May 26, 2016
Reply by Richard Maund

" Can you quote the URL of the webpage in question, please?"

Richard Maund replied May 26, 2016 to The very last train at Stratford Old Town Station [SMJ]

8 May 26, 2016
Reply by Richard Maund

"After 1965 Kineton was only accessible via Fenny Compton, so any movements from Long…"

Richard Maund replied May 26, 2016 to MOD Trains from Long Marston to Kineton

6 May 26, 2016
Reply by Rob Davidson

"The line through Old Town ceased to see trains from 1 March 1965 when the ironstone…"

Richard Maund replied May 3, 2016 to The very last train at Stratford Old Town Station [SMJ]

8 May 26, 2016
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