‘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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Funny Story about Kineton Military Railway 1 Reply
An improbable, funny, but absolutely true story relating to the Kineton military railway.Long after my Army days I still retained an affection and passing interest in Kineton ammunition depot where I served during the 1960s. Coupled to a 'love' of…Continue
Started by Dave Hayward. Last reply by Dave Hayward Apr 28.
Blisworth - Towcester ETS working
Electric train staff equipment had been brought into use between Blisworth and Towcester by 9 August 1910 (date of SMJR minute 451 (TNA file RAIL 674/3)) and presumably the new signal box at Blisworth appeared at the same time. In that this was so…Continue
Started by Richard Maund Apr 20.
Blisworth 1920
SMJ board minute 1474 of 13 April 1921 (TNA file RAIL 674/4) approved that “the following expenditure be charged to Capital” for year 1920: “Blisworth: Signalling and alterations to Permanent Way, Improvements and additional signalling: £800”. In…Continue
Started by Richard Maund Apr 20.
Evesham Redditch & Stratford-upon-Avon Junction Railway 8 Replies
Did this railway (as opposed to the East & West Junction Railway) go into receivership - if so, when. And when did it come out of receivership?Continue
Started by Richard Maund. Last reply by Richard Maund Feb 11.
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Stratford stationI run The West En pub in Old Town Stratford. I am currently pulling together a wide range of maps and photos about Old Town including the… Started by Roger Hatch |
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Nov 5, 2011 Reply by Stuart Ison |
Dock Railways, Stratford on AvonNot strictly SDMJ but does anybody have a plan of the railways around the entire complex of canal basins in Stratford on Avon, roughly in t… Started by Dave Hayward |
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Nov 4, 2011 Reply by Dave Hayward |
The Ro RailerAfter much additional information has come to light I have re written my essay on the Ro Railer. The original version is elsewhere on this… Started by John Jennings |
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Oct 29, 2011 Reply by Ian Scott |
Blakesley to Blisworth ticketHello, Just spotted this on e-bay, might be of interest to some one:- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LMSR-return-Blakesley-Blisworth-/2306878619… Started by Jim Goodman |
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A fatal Accident at Fenny Compton03.06%20James%20Jennings.doc Everyone In 2008 I was asked to help research a fatal accident that occured on the East and West. I think tha… Started by John Jennings |
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Mystery Parcels TrainI've recently acquired a book entitled 'London Midland Region Steam Finale' by Michael S Welch. Inside is a fascinating picture of now pres… Started by Dick Bodily |
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Oct 5, 2011 Reply by Dick Bodily |
Blisworth SMJ station use for parcels 1960s..and presumably you have seen the picture in my album of the reconstructed platforms. I remember them being quite busy with parcels traffi… Started by John Evans |
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Olney Station WebsiteI have to say that I know very little about the Olney link with the SMJ. Naturally the connection has to be remembered as a freight only l… Started by Si Donal |
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Aug 10, 2011 Reply by Andy Thompson |
The last days of the SMJ PickupsI've decided to put out the article as it is without getting the various people who have kindly helped me in putting it together to proof r… Started by Dick Bodily |
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Aug 4, 2011 Reply by Dick Bodily |
Projected and fulfilled 19th C Railways aasociated in one way or another with the SMJColleagues Whilst I was researching the A2A archives @ http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/a2a for something else I came upon a series of ra… Started by Dave Hayward |
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Aug 2, 2011 Reply by Simon Dunkley |
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