‘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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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 Jan 5.

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 Nigel - that confirms my post of 21st June last - I just couldn't trace where…"

Barry Taylor replied Feb 9, 2014 to Tiffield Station Site

 37 Jun 8, 2014
Reply by Dick Bodily

"Hi Dock Just loading up a pic of Blakesley in the photos section showing the 'hawkse…"

Barry Taylor replied Feb 4, 2014 to SMJR Station Running In Name Boards

 3 Feb 4, 2014
Reply by Barry Taylor

"Hi Dick I can confirm that there were also hawkseye boards at M Pinkney (included "f…"

Barry Taylor replied Feb 2, 2014 to SMJR Station Running In Name Boards

 3 Feb 4, 2014
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"Thanks Nigel - I'd missed the point about the inner set of gates being removed at so…"

Barry Taylor replied Feb 2, 2014 to Fenny Compton level crossing and bridge

 4 Feb 2, 2014
Reply by NIGEL

"There were quite a number of proposals over the years involving lines from the Bucki…"

Barry Taylor replied Jan 28, 2014 to TOWCESTER & BUCKINGHAM RAILWAY

 2 Mar 20, 2014
Reply by NIGEL

"I've actually partly answered my own question by referring back to some old notes fr…"

Barry Taylor replied Jan 28, 2014 to Fenny Compton level crossing and bridge

 4 Feb 2, 2014
Reply by NIGEL

"Hi Dick Interesting to see that you that you have SMJ family roots! I think that the…"

Barry Taylor replied Jan 23, 2014 to Any ideas?

 3 Jan 24, 2014
Reply by NIGEL

"Hi again Gary In case you're interested, I've just received one of my regular e-mail…"

Barry Taylor replied Dec 13, 2013 to Towcester's first layout. - Any ideas?

 8 Dec 22, 2013
Reply by Gary

"Good luck - I haven't seen a copy for a while. Think the last time was in one of the…"

Barry Taylor replied Dec 6, 2013 to Towcester's first layout. - Any ideas?

 8 Dec 22, 2013
Reply by Gary

"Hi Gary The best answer is to get a copy of R A Cooke's book on the Track Layout Dia…"

Barry Taylor replied Dec 5, 2013 to Towcester's first layout. - Any ideas?

 8 Dec 22, 2013
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