‘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 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
Tags: Towcester
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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Will the Damsel ever Awaken??
Thank you Mr Jennings, will look out for that Mr Jordan book. The adage of the Society infers that 'one day the damsel may awaken' (probably needing 25 years kiss of life by a Prince Charming!!), but I trust it will not be via DIY methods aking Peak Rail etc. In theory a 3rd East--West Rail route could accrue over 30 years, but rather depends on Route 1 being wiser than as of now. The Society could adopt useful aims such as lobbying Councils/Sustrans for footpath work, incl. bridges like over A508; also work with Friends of the Canal Museum to include a small display/one wall devoted to SMJ history, as its Olney Branch went through Stoke Bruerne. Another matter is a newsletter about any events, AGM etc, is there one?? The maximum rail revival possible in theory (but needing £x100 millions, is a Thameslink extension to Towcester, with a new town in Salcey Forest (any trees displaced covered by 5 times as many planted), and battery engine research for pull/push practise north of Bedford; Towcester could grow via such, and Roade could have a dual lines station on the slow lines side. If only..... dream on perhaps, but this is a time for vision making manifesto for 2015 poll, and a general Beeching--in--Reverse agenda for up to 75 lines over 40--50 years, and £50billions, would be quite good thinking in climate terms, if Network Rail's battery engine research is successful?? Food for SMJ thought/s.
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