‘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"


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Olney BRM Sept 2023

Layouts based on actual SMJR locations are few and far between. Due to being given notice on clubroom, Olney as featured in BRM Sept 2023 is for sale!This is a rare opportunity to acquire a beautiful, 15 years in the making, ready to run model…Continue

Started by Nicholas Young 7 hours ago.

Smj exploring and making new youtube videos 1 Reply

Hi all members.I was wondering if you could help by subscribing to my YouTube channel ‘NWP EXPLORING’ Mainly railway history and some exploring the SMJ .im planning to explore and video more of the SMJ ,  and if you have a desired area you would…Continue

Started by Neil. Last reply by Henry Jul 10.

Funny Story about Kineton Military Railway 2 Replies

An improbable, funny, but absolutely true story relating to the Kineton military railway.Long after my Army days I still retained an affection and passing interest in Kineton ammunition depot where I served during the 1960s. Coupled to a 'love' of…Continue

Started by Dave Hayward. Last reply by Henry Jul 10.

SMJ makes news in 2024! 1 Reply

RAIB Report 04/2024: Runaway wagon at KinetonContinue

Started by Simon Stevens. Last reply by Andy Thompson Jul 10.

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"Hi Gordon, Yes I do live in the UK on the Warwickshire, Oxfordshire border near Ban…"

Steve Johns replied Nov 1, 2020 to SMJ maps and booklet

9 Dec 17, 2020
Reply by Simon Dunkley

"Hello Gordon, I would be interested in the 48"x 191/2" map of Broom Junction if you…"

Steve Johns replied Oct 31, 2020 to SMJ maps and booklet

9 Dec 17, 2020
Reply by Simon Dunkley

"Hi Greg, Go to members on the index at the top of the page and look for Mike Musson…"

Steve Johns replied Aug 17, 2020 to Bidford-on-Avon station photos

2 Aug 30, 2020
Reply by Greg Wye

"Hi Clive, The points would still be wooden sleepered. Steve"

Steve Johns replied Jul 31, 2020 to Concrete sleepers

2 Aug 1, 2020
Reply by Clive

"Hi Mark, Long time no see. I think the last time we met was at the NEC when you wer…"

Steve Johns replied May 30, 2020 to EWJR Portland Cement Wagon

13 Apr 18, 2021
Reply by Jim Goodman

"Hi Jim, I will be moving to Oxhill just south of Kineton into the heart of SMJ count…"

Steve Johns replied May 21, 2020 to EWJR Portland Cement Wagon

13 Apr 18, 2021
Reply by Jim Goodman

"Hi Jim, The DX is as yet unbuilt as i'm in the process of moving house so everythin…"

Steve Johns replied May 20, 2020 to EWJR Portland Cement Wagon

13 Apr 18, 2021
Reply by Jim Goodman

"Hi Jim, I was also thinking of building one in 4mm scalefour to sit behind my ex LN…"

Steve Johns replied May 18, 2020 to EWJR Portland Cement Wagon

13 Apr 18, 2021
Reply by Jim Goodman

"Hi Jim, It's understood that Bassett-Lowke models were fairly accurate representati…"

Steve Johns replied May 10, 2020 to EWJR Portland Cement Wagon

13 Apr 18, 2021
Reply by Jim Goodman

"Clive, From photographs in various books on the SMJ it seems that the non-corridor…"

Steve Johns replied Oct 16, 2019 to Coaches used on SMJ 1948-1952

2 Mar 21, 2020
Reply by Clive

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