‘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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Loco N° 5. 2-4-0T

Hi everybodyI’m building a OO gauge model of Fenny Compton and Clifford Sidings over here in Belgium.Quite a strange idea but so be it…In view of this I plan to transform a RTR Beatie Well Tank into SMJR N° 5 the 2-4-0T and use some etchings for the…Continue

Started by Jack Freuville Aug 29.

Olney BRM Sept 2023

Layouts based on actual SMJR locations are few and far between. Due to being given notice on clubroom, Olney as featured in BRM Sept 2023 is for sale!This is a rare opportunity to acquire a beautiful, 15 years in the making, ready to run model…Continue

Started by Nicholas Young Jul 26.

Smj exploring and making new youtube videos 1 Reply

Hi all members.I was wondering if you could help by subscribing to my YouTube channel ‘NWP EXPLORING’ Mainly railway history and some exploring the SMJ .im planning to explore and video more of the SMJ ,  and if you have a desired area you would…Continue

Started by Neil. Last reply by Henry Jul 10.

Funny Story about Kineton Military Railway 2 Replies

An improbable, funny, but absolutely true story relating to the Kineton military railway.Long after my Army days I still retained an affection and passing interest in Kineton ammunition depot where I served during the 1960s. Coupled to a 'love' of…Continue

Started by Dave Hayward. Last reply by Henry Jul 10.

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"In R Robotham's 'The Last Years of the GC Main Line' there's a picture of the train…"

Dick Bodily replied Oct 6, 2009 to The last passenger train on the SMJ?

12 Oct 20, 2009
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"Andy I've been through pix under my name adding tags if necessary. One problem is t…"

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"Andy I didn't mean any real criticism when I remarked on having difficulty finding…"

Dick Bodily replied Oct 2, 2009 to Materials getting lost

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"John Do you know if the train had worked down to Stratford GWR from Snow Hill with…"

Dick Bodily replied Oct 2, 2009 to The last passenger train on the SMJ?

12 Oct 20, 2009
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"Barry I think there were was at least one excursion to Stratford Mop after the 1952…"

Dick Bodily replied Oct 1, 2009 to The last passenger train on the SMJ?

12 Oct 20, 2009
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"Andy The pannier was not allowed to run further than Stratford Old Town, 4F 44188 t…"

Dick Bodily replied Sep 30, 2009 to The last passenger train on the SMJ?

12 Oct 20, 2009
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"Andy Sort of yes! Next time I visit Tescos I shall take a print out of the old pho…"

Dick Bodily replied Sep 3, 2009 to The Fence Post Debate

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"Andy Had a look at the post today, its very sustantial and must have supported a la…"

Dick Bodily replied Sep 3, 2009 to The Fence Post Debate

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"Adrian According to Peter's researches it was known as your version by an old lady…"

Dick Bodily replied Sep 1, 2009 to SMJ nicknames

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