‘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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"You can buy a copy of the 1916 Appendix to the WTT from the Signalling Record Societ…"

Simon Dunkley replied Dec 26, 2016 to SMJ Rulebook

 6 Dec 26, 2016
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"For those interested, the book can be found by searching for the isbn 1898937435."

Simon Dunkley replied Jun 12, 2016 to Mystery line that never was. Did the East & West seek to expand into Bucks?

 6 Jan 14, 2017
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"There was an EWJR rule book on eBay 3 or so years ago. I bid on it, but someone jump…"

Simon Dunkley replied Jan 18, 2016 to SMJ Rulebook

 6 Dec 26, 2016
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"From photos taken in pre-grouping days, I have worked in the past on the assumption…"

Simon Dunkley replied Mar 27, 2015 to Paint colours

 1 Mar 27, 2015
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"It may be the case that the station master at Morton Pinkney had the key, and knew w…"

Simon Dunkley replied Mar 21, 2015 to MORTON PINKNEY LEVEL CROSSING

 14 Apr 17, 2021
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"I was going to say that, but Nigel beat me to it! Try this link, you may have to m…"

Simon Dunkley replied Mar 20, 2015 to MORTON PINKNEY LEVEL CROSSING

 14 Apr 17, 2021
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"Railways own the right of way at most crossings, and until traffic levels increased…"

Simon Dunkley replied Mar 20, 2015 to MORTON PINKNEY LEVEL CROSSING

 14 Apr 17, 2021
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"Even so, the motorway forms the lowest point in the local area, as was proven on M…"

Simon Dunkley replied Mar 17, 2015 to M40 motorway

 16 Apr 7, 2015
Reply by Barry Taylor

"Raised platforms were quite common in Victorian time and were used for loading horse…"

Simon Dunkley replied Dec 5, 2014 to North End and Warwick Road stations?

 57 Jan 27, 2024
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"At a guess, the large goods shed was used as a grain store, and presumably the EW…"

Simon Dunkley replied Dec 5, 2014 to North End and Warwick Road stations?

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