‘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 ? 1 Reply

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. Last reply by Simon Dunkley Feb 22.

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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"Yes, GER."

Simon Dunkley replied Feb 22 to SMJ seats at York Museum ?

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"That’s rather a dismissive statement. I have seen references occasionally to this -…"

Simon Dunkley replied Apr 17, 2021 to Would the GCR have gone via Towcester?

 14 Apr 18, 2021
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"Ah. I think we can simply make a friendship request. Most printers nowadays can scan…"

Simon Dunkley replied Dec 17, 2020 to SMJ maps and booklet

 9 Dec 17, 2020
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"It’s been a couple of days, in fact 3, Gordon. I have PayPal: you can message me dir…"

Simon Dunkley replied Dec 17, 2020 to SMJ maps and booklet

 9 Dec 17, 2020
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"Yes please. I would also accept a PDF copy, and make a payment to the SRS equivalent…"

Simon Dunkley replied Dec 14, 2020 to SMJ maps and booklet

 9 Dec 17, 2020
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"Hi, Interested in the signalling book if it hasn’t already gone. Simon"

Simon Dunkley replied Dec 14, 2020 to SMJ maps and booklet

 9 Dec 17, 2020
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"It’s ok now."

Simon Dunkley replied Feb 28, 2019 to Site problems?

 1 Feb 28, 2019
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"I haven’t seen any of these photos as far as I know (there is a claim that most of t…"

Simon Dunkley replied Jan 8, 2019 to Fenny Compton Goods shed

 1 Jan 8, 2019
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"Hi Jack, Does this link help? http://www.warwickshirerailways.com/lms/smjk85.htm S…"

Simon Dunkley replied Jan 7, 2019 to E&W JR first train

 1 Jan 7, 2019
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"Volume 2 is in the post to me, according to an email from the publishers!"

Simon Dunkley replied Nov 22, 2018 to NEW BOOK ON THE SMJ - AVAILABLE SHORTLY

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