‘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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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 on Thursday.

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.

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.

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"Barry It's since occured to me that as this was a crossing for the Grafton Hunt it w…"

Dick Bodily replied Mar 21, 2015 to MORTON PINKNEY LEVEL CROSSING

14 Apr 17, 2021
Reply by Andrew Emmerson

"Barry, Ignore my previous reply, have a look at what Si had to say about this crossi…"

Dick Bodily replied Mar 20, 2015 to MORTON PINKNEY LEVEL CROSSING

14 Apr 17, 2021
Reply by Andrew Emmerson

"This looks like being a meeting up of SMJR locos as well as being a celebration of W…"

Dick Bodily replied Mar 10, 2015 to Woodford 50th Anniversary

4 Apr 2, 2015
Reply by Tim Poultney

"Robin Thanks also for posting this, both articles now added to the relevent webpage…"

Dick Bodily replied Nov 14, 2014 to Another magazine article on the SMJ

2 Jan 21, 2015
Reply by Barry Dunwoody

"Robin Great stuff! There's a famous photo of the Claud at Kings Cross complete with…"

Dick Bodily replied Nov 11, 2014 to Article in the Meccano Magazine (Aug 1956) describing the SMJR Railtour

5 Jan 16, 2016
Reply by Robin Cullup

"Found a picture of Helmdon GC campsite next to E&W line on this website follow l…"

Dick Bodily replied Nov 6, 2014 to Helmdon

23 Nov 16, 2014
Reply by Simon Dunkley

"Slightly of subject but equally relevant to Helmdon, did the Northampton & Banbu…"

Dick Bodily replied Nov 6, 2014 to Helmdon

23 Nov 16, 2014
Reply by Simon Dunkley

"That's great news Barry."

Dick Bodily replied Sep 28, 2014 to Books

6 Sep 28, 2014
Reply by Dick Bodily

"Agreed John, and I've updated the page accordingly to put this omission right. It's…"

Dick Bodily replied Sep 26, 2014 to Books

6 Sep 28, 2014
Reply by Dick Bodily

"There's a lot of material available For books and magazine articles follow this lin…"

Dick Bodily replied Sep 7, 2014 to Books

6 Sep 28, 2014
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