‘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, Thanks for the info on the East and West 'garter' displayed on its coaches. Y…"

Jim Goodman replied Nov 16, 2014 to Helmdon

 23 Nov 16, 2014
Reply by Simon Dunkley

"I don't think this is a real book but just info from a company that specializes in p…"

Jim Goodman replied Nov 9, 2014 to North End and Warwick Road stations?

 57 Jan 27, 2024
Reply by Richard Maund

"I've just tried the links to the national archives but it appears that none of the d…"

Jim Goodman replied Nov 6, 2014 to Helmdon

 23 Nov 16, 2014
Reply by Simon Dunkley

" Count me in! Jim."

Jim Goodman replied Oct 27, 2014 to Get Together

 10 Nov 24, 2014
Reply by Richard Heacock

"Hi Simon, I've just played my DVD copy of an old cine film of the SMJ and it closes…"

Jim Goodman replied Jun 16, 2014 to Greetings from Bidford & a question re. Arrow river bridge at Broom

 6 Jan 22, 2021
Reply by Simon Stevens

"Hi Jack, Sorry, can't help you with any photos you are looking for, but good luck i…"

Jim Goodman replied Jun 16, 2014 to Fenny Compton

 2 Jun 17, 2014
Reply by Jack Freuville

"I always wonder if the farmer owns the land. Last time I was there he said to me tha…"

Jim Goodman replied May 27, 2013 to remains of SMJ

 13 May 27, 2013
Reply by Jim Goodman

"Hi Nigel, M Christensen's booklet has it that the EHLR was constructed in 1919, Arth…"

Jim Goodman replied Apr 1, 2013 to EHLR JUNCTION

 5 Dec 4, 2014
Reply by NIGEL

"Hi Si, Is this plan of any use? The first Burton Dassett one of course. "

Jim Goodman replied Mar 16, 2013 to EHLR JUNCTION

 5 Dec 4, 2014
Reply by NIGEL

"Hi Dick, I got this book for Christmas, I think I've got or seen all the old SMJ pho…"

Jim Goodman replied Jan 2, 2013 to Northamptonshire South & West (BR Past & Present)

 2 Jan 2, 2013
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