‘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'

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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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"Ray Can you advice me as how best to get hold of people over your way? Andy " Andy Thompson replied Feb 12, 2010 to An SMJ Get-Together	26	Mar 9, 2010 Reply by Andy Thompson
" The Goods Shed at Towcester station 1974" Andy Thompson replied Feb 3, 2010 to Towcester station site 1996 - Pre-Tesco's. More info please!!	7	Feb 3, 2010 Reply by Gary
"Oooh Geoffrey, steady-on, you might have started something! Andy " Andy Thompson replied Jan 19, 2010 to An SMJ Get-Together	26	Mar 9, 2010 Reply by Andy Thompson
"Barry We excuse you this time, but I don't want to see you using this excuse next ti…" Andy Thompson replied Jan 19, 2010 to An SMJ Get-Together	26	Mar 9, 2010 Reply by Andy Thompson
" Ah! Photoshop! TFC" Andy Thompson replied Jan 18, 2010 to Towcester station site 1996 - Pre-Tesco's. More info please!!	7	Feb 3, 2010 Reply by Gary
"ie this is taken from the same spot. Andy" Andy Thompson replied Jan 17, 2010 to Towcester station site 1996 - Pre-Tesco's. More info please!!	7	Feb 3, 2010 Reply by Gary
"" Andy Thompson replied Jan 17, 2010 to Towcester station site 1996 - Pre-Tesco's. More info please!!	7	Feb 3, 2010 Reply by Gary
"David Looks like you have a deal! What do we do now, we need to get the ball rolling…" Andy Thompson replied Jan 16, 2010 to An SMJ Get-Together	26	Mar 9, 2010 Reply by Andy Thompson
"NIce one Dave that would really set it off! Andy " Andy Thompson replied Jan 16, 2010 to An SMJ Get-Together	26	Mar 9, 2010 Reply by Andy Thompson
"Ray. This is a great idea, can you advise on local papers to mention the event in.…" Andy Thompson replied Jan 16, 2010 to An SMJ Get-Together	26	Mar 9, 2010 Reply by Andy Thompson