‘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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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 yesterday.

SMJ Bridge number for sale.

Stratford & Midland Junction Railway bridge number 42. This is a very rare bridge number, which hardly ever comes up for sale! 28cm x 20cm. It was from a cattle creep between Byfield & Morton Pinkney. £500. PayPal payment required and I can…Continue

Started by Russ Firth on Wednesday.

SMJ Postage stamps 1911 and 1924

A couple of items recently up for auction.GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY COMPANY AND STRATFORD-UPON-AVON & MIDLAND JUNCTION: 6…Continue

Started by Graham Ward May 21.

More building at Towcester 3 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 John Evans Apr 19.

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"Agreed - these blue & white enamelled(?) signs seem to have been in place post 1…"

Barry Taylor replied Feb 20, 2016 to Station Totems / running in boards

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Reply by Rob Davidson

"This photograph of a motorised trolley being man-handled to / from its home in the h…"

Barry Taylor replied Jan 21, 2016 to Motor Trolley Workings

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"I have a couple of photos of a 3F 0-6-0 and train at Woodford from the Stephenson Lo…"

Barry Taylor replied Dec 22, 2015 to Woodford - Byfield passenger closure date

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"Thanks Mark-that's one sold! Still a way off yet, but it won't be by subscription. H…"

Barry Taylor replied Sep 6, 2015 to Missing photos of the SMJ

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"This looks like a "stock" Brighton poster that has been overprinted with the Shakesp…"

Barry Taylor replied Apr 15, 2015 to 1914 BRIGHTON POSTER

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"Thanks Nigel - these photos pretty much put the question to bed. Does anyone out the…"

Barry Taylor replied Apr 7, 2015 to M40 motorway

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"Delving through my bits and pieces has turned up a few other references. The EWJR an…"

Barry Taylor replied Mar 21, 2015 to MORTON PINKNEY LEVEL CROSSING

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"I think that you are correct - this would be about the right place. Thanks to all fo…"

Barry Taylor replied Mar 20, 2015 to M40 motorway

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"Makes sense - does anyone have precise dates? Presumably somewhere in / shortly afte…"

Barry Taylor replied Mar 15, 2015 to M40 motorway

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"That's intriguing Nick - I've never thought much about this before, but I have a dis…"

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