‘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 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

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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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Northamptonshire South & West (BR Past & Present)

I wondered if anyone has seen this book yet and can tell me whether or not it has any new photos of the SMJ and if it's any good generally on Northants railways as I find this series varies a lot in consistency.

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Permalink Reply by Jim Goodman on January 2, 2013 at 19:37

Hi Dick,

I got this book for Christmas, I think I've got or seen all the old SMJ photos. There's one of Towcester from 1964 with a huge pile of concrete channelling stored on the island platform that I'm not familiar with.

I've seen a lot of the photos of other lines as well - so probably not worth the twenty quid, look out for a second hand copy on e-bay for a fiver.

Jim.

Permalink Reply by Dick Bodily on January 2, 2013 at 20:09

Cheers Jim, useful info, i won't bother as a result. Perhaps that's why it's on Amazon for £12.

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