‘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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SMJ keys from the Towcester area

I have been contacted by someone who wishes to dispose of two sets of SMJ-related keys from the Towcester area, but does not want to put personal email or other details on this website. They have been given to him by the estate manager at Easton…Continue

Started by Barry Taylor yesterday.

Bridge sign 3 Replies

An East and West Junction and Stratford-On-Avon, Towcester and Midland Junction Railways bridge weight notice, cast iron, 16½"x11¾", the front repainted. As is usual, the company title has been altered to Stratford-On-Avon and Midland Junction…Continue

Started by Graham Ward. Last reply by Russ Firth Jun 1.

SMJ Postage stamps 1911 and 1924

A couple of items recently up for auction.GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY COMPANY AND STRATFORD-UPON-AVON & MIDLAND JUNCTION: 6…Continue

Started by Graham Ward May 21.

More building at Towcester 3 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 John Evans Apr 19.

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SMJR related news

In the latest Railway Magazine I read that the "our" 4F should be steaming again on the KWVR late 2010.

I also note that there are several SMJ related items in the Great Central Railwayana Ltd auction on 16th January 2010. These include:
* Blisworth totem,
* Byfield - Fenny Compton staff
* SMJR Tresspass cast sign

Just thought folks would like to know

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Permalink Reply by Gary on March 7, 2010 at 11:04
More goodies up for auction I see...

Great Central Railwayana Ltd at Stoneleigh 24 April 2010

* SMJR Tickets doorplate.
* Key token "Burton Dassett - Kineton"
* Key token "Clifford Sidings - Ettington"
Permalink Reply by Gary on April 4, 2010 at 19:38
In addition to this there is also an "East & West Junction Handlamp" in the same auction.

Gary said:
More goodies up for auction I see...

Great Central Railwayana Ltd at Stoneleigh 24 April 2010

* SMJR Tickets doorplate.
* Key token "Burton Dassett - Kineton"
* Key token "Clifford Sidings - Ettington"
Permalink Reply by Gary on April 4, 2011 at 11:39
Permalink Reply by Gary on July 21, 2011 at 12:41

Found this on flea-bay... Clicky

Print of a 4F at Towcester

Permalink Reply by Andy Thompson on July 21, 2011 at 19:46
I'll get me wallet out Gary!! Andy
Permalink Reply by Jim Goodman on July 22, 2011 at 12:23

There's also this photo of Statford Old Town, I've never seen this one before, has anybody else?

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3207289842...

 

Jim.

Permalink Reply by Gary on July 22, 2011 at 19:01

Not sure I have seen that one Jim. Think I have seen similar,

I didn't do a full search on SMJ just Towcester.
Not sure I'd pay more than £2.00 for such a print though but that is just me.

 


Jim Goodman said:

There's also this photo of Statford Old Town, I've never seen this one before, has anybody else?

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3207289842...

 

Jim.

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