‘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 keys from the Towcester area

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 on Thursday.

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.

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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"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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