‘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 6 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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"I thought it was going to say that they are going to open the line again!!"

Andy Thompson replied Jul 10 to SMJ makes news in 2024!

1 Jul 10
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"Thanks for letting us know Mark. Andy"

Andy Thompson replied Feb 25, 2017 to Kineton Station

2 Mar 1, 2017
Reply by Simon Dunkley

"Anyone know how long the exhibition is running for? Andy"

Andy Thompson replied Jan 18, 2017 to SMJ Exhibition at Towcester Museum

4 Feb 17, 2017
Reply by NIGEL

"An update for you on the exhibition Rob has been in contact with me saying they are…"

Andy Thompson replied Aug 2, 2016 to Towcester Museum -n SMJR exhibition

12 Dec 16, 2016
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" Graham I thought of that, but everything else didn't sit right.  Andy "

Andy Thompson replied Apr 6, 2015 to SMJ150. 150 years since the railway arrived at Towcester

12 Apr 6, 2015
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"Graham That's a great idea! Do you have any sway over at Tiffield, or contacts? Good…"

Andy Thompson replied Apr 2, 2015 to SMJ150. 150 years since the railway arrived at Towcester

12 Apr 6, 2015
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"Paul I've been many times and walked across the viaduct. Funny isn't it how they pil…"

Andy Thompson replied Nov 6, 2014 to Helmdon

23 Nov 16, 2014
Reply by Simon Dunkley

"Paul   Andy here - this whole site was my fault! (although I only got it going, the…"

Andy Thompson replied Nov 5, 2014 to Helmdon

23 Nov 16, 2014
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"Anyone go? Andy"

Andy Thompson replied May 9, 2014 to Film show in Warwick 4th May with some SMJ interest

1 May 9, 2014
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"See... http://thesmjr.ning.com/photo/site-of-tiffield-station?commentId=3138568%3ACo…"

Andy Thompson replied Jun 30, 2013 to Tiffield Station Site

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