‘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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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.
Loco N° 5. 2-4-0T 1 Reply
Hi everybodyI’m building a OO gauge model of Fenny Compton and Clifford Sidings over here in Belgium.Quite a strange idea but so be it…In view of this I plan to transform a RTR Beatie Well Tank into SMJR N° 5 the 2-4-0T and use some etchings for the…Continue
Started by Jack Freuville. Last reply by Simon Dunkley Mar 17.
SMJ seats at York Museum ? 1 Reply
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. Last reply by Simon Dunkley Feb 22.
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.
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Rare colour photo of SMJ No.14 at Blisworth!Only kidding, it's a photo of my latest acquisition for my 0-Gauge layout loosely based on Blisworth (SMJ). More photos to be uploaded in t… Started by Jim Goodman |
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Lucas Bridge Towcester Model LayoutAs some of you may know, myself and fellow modeller George Woodcock are building a representation of Towcester as if it remained open until… Started by John Norton |
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Aug 3, 2013 Reply by Brian Elphick |
Fire Engine Rail-cars @ KinetonAgain not strictly SMJ but very close to it! Browsing through the internet recently I came across the photograph below of the two Army Fire… Started by Dave Hayward |
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Jul 8, 2013 Reply by Gary |
Special trains to Blakesley Agricultural & Horticultral Show 1909On Thursday 30th September 1909 the East & West Junction Railway ran two special trains to Blakesley Station for Blakesley Show. One c… Started by Dick Bodily |
0 | Jul 5, 2013 |
Towcester aerial photohttp://www.britainfromabove.org.uk/image/epw023766?search=towcester%20station&ref=0 may be of interest.... Started by Richard Maund |
0 | Jun 2, 2013 |
remains of SMJhave trod much of the Eastern end track bed and have visited Stoke Bruerne station.Is it still empty and derelict?If so what a waste!Ravens… Started by richard valentine jones |
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May 27, 2013 Reply by Jim Goodman |
Get together - apologiesAndy Please accept my apologies for not being to get to Stratford tomorrow but we are currently over in Norfolk. Hope all goes well. Do we… Started by Dave Hayward |
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May 27, 2013 Reply by Rob Davidson |
Stratford meetingI do apologise for not making the meeting due to family illness I have to stay home .I look forward to reading of the outcome Regards Paul… Started by Paul Jeffries |
0 | May 11, 2013 |
Final notice for our 2013 get together in Stratford Upon Avon.Dear SMJ Society member Final notice for our 2013 get together in Stratford Upon Avon This Saturday!!! Location http://thenewbullshead.c… Started by Andy Thompson |
0 | May 9, 2013 |
I shall be there on May 11thAndy Thompson Started by Andy Thompson |
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May 7, 2013 Reply by Ian Scott |
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