‘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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"I've now added the plans for 1881, 1888, and 1905 in the photos section - they don't…"

Barry Taylor replied Feb 21, 2013 to TRACK DOUBLING UNDER BRIDGES 2 & 3 AT GAYTON

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"Hi all This area is a bit complicated, and I'm not sure that I have got to the botto…"

Barry Taylor replied Feb 21, 2013 to TRACK DOUBLING UNDER BRIDGES 2 & 3 AT GAYTON

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"Dick I haven't seen the article in Feb Steam World yet, but I do know a bit about th…"

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"Dick Unfortunately I didn't record the number of the 8F - I remember it caught me by…"

Barry Taylor replied Dec 26, 2012 to Towcester Train Register Book

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"Thanks for this Richard - it's particularly fascinating for me as on 21st July that…"

Barry Taylor replied Dec 23, 2012 to Towcester Train Register Book

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"Bob You might like to try the Public Record Office at Kew where there is a file ref:…"

Barry Taylor replied Oct 30, 2012 to employment records

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"Thanks Jim / John / Dick for your responses - Robin and I came up with much the same…"

Barry Taylor replied Aug 22, 2012 to Photo of 44186 at Fenny Compton (see photo section)

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"David W might be interested to know that there is a file at the Public Record Office…"

Barry Taylor replied Aug 12, 2012 to The SMJR Great War Roll of Honour

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"Excellent article by Rex with lots of very interesting detail and anecdotes. However…"

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"Hi Richard Just to add to Si's recent reply, there was in fact a connection into the…"

Barry Taylor replied Mar 16, 2012 to Ravenstone Wood Junction.

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