‘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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Further about Ravenstone Wood Junction 1 Reply
Firstly a belated thanks to Barry for his excellent research that has returned these signal lever plates to their rightful home! [Perhaps their place of residence on the website needs changing!] Apologies for starting s new Forum discussion on this…Continue
Started by Dave Hayward. Last reply by Barry Taylor Oct 23.
Ravenstone Wood Junction Signal Box-an anomaly 3 Replies
Closely examining the brass lever plates shown in the Olney Line entry in the Index Section of this website I noticed a significant anomaly. Some of the above plates, specifically 1, 10, 11, 12, 25, 32, 34. refer to platforms, loading dock, goods…Continue
Started by Dave Hayward. Last reply by Barry Taylor Oct 9.
SMJ keys from the Towcester area 1 Reply
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. Last reply by Barry Taylor Sep 4.
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.
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Phone contact wantedWhile we were exhibiting at the Great Electric Train Show at Gaydon last weekend (10-11 October 2015 a former railwayman from Leamington Sp… Started by Nick Meredith |
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Nov 4, 2015 Reply by Nick Meredith |
Was the Railway Arch at Blisworth really built by R. Dunkley?In looking for records of Richard Dunkley's career we have drawn a blank in many areas and are faced with a speculative trip to Kew Records… Started by Tony Marsh |
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Oct 23, 2015 Reply by Brian Porteous |
Corby Model Railway ExhibitionJust a quick note to let anyone who is interested know that my 'O' gauge model based on Blisworth SMJ will be on show at the Corby Model Ra… Started by Jim Goodman |
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SMJ articleJust purchased a copy of the newly published "British Railway Journal No.78" - the first issue for a year or so. This one includes a short … Started by Barry Taylor |
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Missing photos of the SMJHi all I'm getting reasonably close to completing a book entitled "History of the SMJ and its constituent companies" which I hope will see… Started by Barry Taylor |
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Sep 25, 2015 Reply by Peter William Reynolds |
Byfield Ironstone sidingsThe July issue of Railway Bylines has a very nice article on the early days of the above sidings, by Barry Taylor. It is interesting to rea… Started by Simon Dunkley |
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1914 BRIGHTON POSTERI am just finishing a book on Brighton in the Great War and wanted to include an attractive colour poster I have promoting the resort which… Started by Douglas d'Enno |
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Jun 17, 2015 Reply by Douglas d'Enno |
Bridge 12Has anyone got any information about bridge 12? This was the A5 bridge over Watling Street, Towcester. Any info, photos, anything! Andy Started by Andy Thompson |
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May 4, 2015 Reply by NIGEL |
Charity Railway trips over unusual trackColleagues, Apologies for a 'hefty' post that is not SMJ related but is for charity and surely of interest to any railway enthusiast! Some… Started by Dave Hayward |
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Old Cine Film of the SMJ.I recently acquired an old cine film of the SMJ with footage from 1928 to 1955. The film covers the line from Fenny Compton to Broom Junct… Started by Jim Goodman |
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Apr 20, 2015 Reply by Jim Goodman |
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