‘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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Peter Fleming's Discussions (28)

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"Sorry, should be Ravenstone Wood Junction of course." Peter Fleming replied Mar 10, 2014 to Ravenstone Wood Junction	1	Mar 10, 2014 Reply by Peter Fleming
"There are now 4 wind generators up or almost complete. Looking from the M1 it appea…" Peter Fleming replied Mar 10, 2014 to SMJ Bridge 170	8	Mar 11, 2014 Reply by Stephen Dawson
"Yes I noticed this from the M1 myself yesterday (Nov 30). The embankment to the W…" Peter Fleming replied Dec 1, 2013 to SMJ Bridge 170	8	Mar 11, 2014 Reply by Stephen Dawson
"Yes count me in" Peter Fleming replied Jan 2, 2013 to Towcester Museum 100 Club	27	Jan 21, 2013 Reply by John Evans
"I have just come across an old photo taken at Blisworth in April 1967, i.e. about th…" Peter Fleming replied Nov 26, 2012 to Blisworth SMJ Station use for parcels in 1960s	10	Nov 26, 2012 Reply by Peter Fleming
"Could this have anything at all to do with the use of the re-furbished Blisworth SMJ…" Peter Fleming replied Sep 21, 2011 to Mystery Parcels Train	7	Oct 5, 2011 Reply by Dick Bodily
"Dick I'm not sure that I would agree with you as far as the 60s goes. I spent a lo…" Peter Fleming replied Aug 20, 2011 to Blisworth SMJ Station use for parcels in 1960s	10	Nov 26, 2012 Reply by Peter Fleming
"The "electrification" of the branch was rather notorious. The bridge over the line…" Peter Fleming replied Aug 20, 2011 to Blisworth SMJ Station use for parcels in 1960s	10	Nov 26, 2012 Reply by Peter Fleming
"Dick I was very interested in your post as I had been thinking along the same…" Peter Fleming replied Jun 28, 2011 to Help required for page article for this website	9	Jul 17, 2011 Reply by John Jennings
"Dick Most of my time was spent at the east end of the line, Blisworth etc. where i…" Peter Fleming replied Dec 22, 2010 to South Wales Traffic	3	Dec 23, 2010 Reply by Dick Bodily

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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

Peter Fleming's Discussions (28)

"Sorry, should be Ravenstone Wood Junction of course."

"There are now 4 wind generators up or almost complete. Looking from the M1 it appea…"

"Yes I noticed this from the M1 myself yesterday (Nov 30). The embankment to the W…"

"Yes count me in"

"I have just come across an old photo taken at Blisworth in April 1967, i.e. about th…"

"Could this have anything at all to do with the use of the re-furbished Blisworth SMJ…"

"Dick I'm not sure that I would agree with you as far as the 60s goes. I spent a lo…"

"The "electrification" of the branch was rather notorious. The bridge over the line…"

"﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿Dick I was very interested in your post as I had been thinking along the same…"

"Dick Most of my time was spent at the east end of the line, Blisworth etc. where i…"

"Dick I was very interested in your post as I had been thinking along the same…"