‘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"

Welcome to
The SMJ Society

Or sign in with:

SMJ Forum

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

Tags: Towcester

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.

SMJ photos

Jim Goodman's Discussions (77)

View

Discussions Replied To (50)	Replies	Latest Activity
"Gary, When I visited the site in 2011 a farmer did inform me that it was not a publi…" Jim Goodman replied Jan 2, 2013 to Salcey Forest Station Site	14	Jan 2, 2013 Reply by Richard Woods
"I think the station site is just to the left of the gap in the hedge, there definite…" Jim Goodman replied Jan 1, 2013 to Salcey Forest Station Site	14	Jan 2, 2013 Reply by Richard Woods
"Hi All, First of all that's a great picture Stephen, where did you come across that?…" Jim Goodman replied Jan 1, 2013 to Salcey Forest Station Site	14	Jan 2, 2013 Reply by Richard Woods
"Hi Jack, According to Christensen’s ‘Signalling of the SMJ’ the quarry was at the ea…" Jim Goodman replied Oct 30, 2012 to Ettington limestone Company	7	Nov 1, 2012 Reply by alwyn sparrow
"Hi Paul,I went in March 2011, I think I parked my car near 'Manor Farm' on the lane…" Jim Goodman replied Oct 26, 2012 to SMJ walks	2	Oct 26, 2012 Reply by Paul Jeffries
"Hi Jack, There's a slim booklet called 'An account of the signalling of the SMJ' by…" Jim Goodman replied Oct 19, 2012 to Fenny Compton station	1	Oct 19, 2012 Reply by Jim Goodman
"Hello, My guess would be that in1955 there was still only a very short exchange sidi…" Jim Goodman replied Aug 18, 2012 to Photo of 44186 at Fenny Compton (see photo section)	4	Aug 22, 2012 Reply by Barry Taylor
"Hi Peter, I remember reading a short article about this somewhere (may have been o…" Jim Goodman replied Aug 18, 2011 to Blisworth SMJ Station use for parcels in 1960s	10	Nov 26, 2012 Reply by Peter Fleming
"There's also this photo of Statford Old Town, I've never seen this one before, has…" Jim Goodman replied Jul 22, 2011 to SMJR related news	19	Jul 22, 2011 Reply by Gary
"I'll definitely be there Saturday afternoon. Jim." Jim Goodman replied May 13, 2011 to Stoke Bruerne Get Together June 11th 2011	14	Jun 13, 2011 Reply by Andy Thompson

RSS

Badges | Report an Issue | Terms of Service

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

Jim Goodman's Discussions (77)

"Gary, When I visited the site in 2011 a farmer did inform me that it was not a publi…"

"I think the station site is just to the left of the gap in the hedge, there definite…"

"Hi All, First of all that's a great picture Stephen, where did you come across that?…"

"Hi Jack, According to Christensen’s ‘Signalling of the SMJ’ the quarry was at the ea…"

"Hi Paul,I went in March 2011, I think I parked my car near 'Manor Farm' on the lane…"

"Hi Jack, There's a slim booklet called 'An account of the signalling of the SMJ' by…"

"Hello, My guess would be that in1955 there was still only a very short exchange sidi…"

"Hi Peter, I remember reading a short article about this somewhere (may have been o…"

"﻿﻿There's also this photo of Statford Old Town, I've never seen this one before, has…"

"I'll definitely be there Saturday afternoon. Jim."

"There's also this photo of Statford Old Town, I've never seen this one before, has…"