‘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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Simon Dunkley's Discussions (69)

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"Volume 2 is out now!" Simon Dunkley replied Oct 31, 2018 to NEW BOOK ON THE SMJ - AVAILABLE SHORTLY	24	Dec 1, 2018 Reply by John Evans
"Yes, they are of a standard design. There were drawings and photos, as well as how t…" Simon Dunkley replied Sep 20, 2017 to standard station design?	2	Oct 9, 2017 Reply by Clive
"Actually, I can and will go further. It is exceptionally well produced and extremely…" Simon Dunkley replied Aug 22, 2017 to NEW BOOK ON THE SMJ - AVAILABLE SHORTLY	24	Dec 1, 2018 Reply by John Evans
"Same here: it just arrived (yes, at 3 pm!) but on first glance looks very nice. " Simon Dunkley replied Aug 22, 2017 to NEW BOOK ON THE SMJ - AVAILABLE SHORTLY	24	Dec 1, 2018 Reply by John Evans
"I will keep an eye out for the postman, then!" Simon Dunkley replied Aug 21, 2017 to NEW BOOK ON THE SMJ - AVAILABLE SHORTLY	24	Dec 1, 2018 Reply by John Evans
"I ordered it on the 10th. No sign yet? Has it been held up? (Would be entirely app…" Simon Dunkley replied Aug 20, 2017 to NEW BOOK ON THE SMJ - AVAILABLE SHORTLY	24	Dec 1, 2018 Reply by John Evans
"Not just South Northamptonshire, Dick, but the whole county. I went through school i…" Simon Dunkley replied Mar 7, 2017 to SMJ / LNW station arrangements at Blisworth	14	Mar 7, 2017 Reply by Simon Dunkley
"Fair points, Barry. I wondered about the acres of white paper, and I suspect it was…" Simon Dunkley replied Mar 2, 2017 to SMJ / LNW station arrangements at Blisworth	14	Mar 7, 2017 Reply by Simon Dunkley
"There is no hint of the branch to Northampton and Peterborough, (Royal Assent 1843…" Simon Dunkley replied Mar 1, 2017 to SMJ / LNW station arrangements at Blisworth	14	Mar 7, 2017 Reply by Simon Dunkley
"There is a hint of L M S, or 3 cleaned areas, on the tender, plus the smokebox numbe…" Simon Dunkley replied Mar 1, 2017 to Kineton Station	2	Mar 1, 2017 Reply by Simon Dunkley

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Gone but not forgotten: "the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth"

SMJ Forum

SMJ seats at York Museum ?

More building at Towcester 2 Replies

Broom History Group Event 9th November 2024

Misunderstanding Easton Neston 2 Replies

SMJ photos

Simon Dunkley's Discussions (69)

"Volume 2 is out now!"

"Yes, they are of a standard design. There were drawings and photos, as well as how t…"

"Actually, I can and will go further. It is exceptionally well produced and extremely…"

"Same here: it just arrived (yes, at 3 pm!) but on first glance looks very nice. "

"I will keep an eye out for the postman, then!"

"I ordered it on the 10th. No sign yet? Has it been held up? (Would be entirely app…"

"Not just South Northamptonshire, Dick, but the whole county. I went through school i…"

"Fair points, Barry. I wondered about the acres of white paper, and I suspect it was…"

"There is no hint of the branch to Northampton and Peterborough, (Royal Assent 1843…"

"There is a hint of L M S, or 3 cleaned areas, on the tender, plus the smokebox numbe…"