‘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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"Interesting info Richard - every time that I've driven past there I've wondered just…"

Barry Taylor replied Dec 2, 2013 to SMJ Bridge 170

 8 Mar 11, 2014
Reply by Stephen Dawson

"Hi Kelvin I've been having a look through my SMJ photos, and it is remarkable how fe…"

Barry Taylor replied Jul 31, 2013 to Private Owner Wagons on the SMJ in the Pre-Group Era

 10 Aug 25, 2016
Reply by NIGEL

"Going back to my posting of Sunday re: distances on the gradient profile, I must now…"

Barry Taylor replied Jul 2, 2013 to Tiffield Station Site

 37 Jun 8, 2014
Reply by Dick Bodily

"I agree with the logic here - but the detail is actually a bit out according to my c…"

Barry Taylor replied Jun 30, 2013 to Tiffield Station Site

 37 Jun 8, 2014
Reply by Dick Bodily

"To partly answer Richard's question, I don't know the source of this view but it is…"

Barry Taylor replied Jun 21, 2013 to Tiffield Station Site

 37 Jun 8, 2014
Reply by Dick Bodily

"Hi Richard Some good deductions there - and I agree that the Caldecote Road bridge i…"

Barry Taylor replied Jun 14, 2013 to Tiffield Station Site

 37 Jun 8, 2014
Reply by Dick Bodily

"Hi Richard This is one of the SMJ subjects that I am particularly interested in. Som…"

Barry Taylor replied Jun 12, 2013 to Tiffield Station Site

 37 Jun 8, 2014
Reply by Dick Bodily

"Hi Natalie I have part of a page cut from an old copy of the Historical Model Railwa…"

Barry Taylor replied Apr 30, 2013 to Coach Body at Byfield.

 2 Apr 30, 2013
Reply by Natalie Graham

"Hi all Agreed - on the western-most of the 1905 plans this is marked as 'shoot'  -  …"

Barry Taylor replied Feb 24, 2013 to TRACK DOUBLING UNDER BRIDGES 2 & 3 AT GAYTON

 14 Mar 27, 2013
Reply by NIGEL

"Dick It looks as though - as we might expect - the sidings were just moved / opened…"

Barry Taylor replied Feb 22, 2013 to TRACK DOUBLING UNDER BRIDGES 2 & 3 AT GAYTON

 14 Mar 27, 2013
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