‘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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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 Aug 21.
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
Tags: Towcester
Started by Andy Thompson. Last reply by John Evans Apr 19.
SMJ photos
Forum Discussions (373)
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Bakers Street to Morton Pinkney - request for infoDuring the posturing that took place between John Bell of the Metropolitan Railway and Pollitt of the MS&LR on the run up to the buildi… Started by Dick Bodily |
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Jul 15, 2010 Reply by Robin Cullup |
Reinstated pagesThrough nobody's fault a few pages went missing when the website was upgraded. Several have been recently reinstated. Andy has relocated an… Started by Dick Bodily |
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Jul 8, 2010 Reply by Andy Thompson |
Re: 44030 at Towcester 1905The photograph of "4F" 44030, supposedly at Towcester in 1905 raises a few questions. First of all the first "4F" was not built by the Midl… Started by Robin Cullup |
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Jun 21, 2010 Reply by Andy Thompson |
The last train on the SMJLink to image Gents The link above takes you to Flickr, and states, "The last train on the SMJ" - Discuss! Andy Started by Andy Thompson |
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Jun 19, 2010 Reply by Andy Thompson |
Coaching stock.After the get together at Stoke Bruerne, a fabulous day! My next question to you all is the original types of coaching stock on the predece… Started by Ian Scott |
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Jun 19, 2010 Reply by Jim Goodman |
Point to Point Timings on the SMJ SectionFor members' interest I attach a copy of the relevant part of the Point to Point Running Times for Freight trains as issued for the Midland… Started by Robin Cullup |
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Jun 14, 2010 Reply by Andy Thompson |
The Get Together in June - a summaryGentlemenI have started this discussion as a way of (hopefully) bringing together those who are coming to our get-together on the 12th of J… Started by Andy Thompson |
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Jun 13, 2010 Reply by Gary |
Loco liveries 1903 1923I have an "O" gauge gateneal 2-4-0 Tank Beyer Peacock loco kit, recently acquired from a model show, built to a high standard, but unfinish… Started by Ian Scott |
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Jun 8, 2010 Reply by Peter James Phillips |
More 1960 NewsJust to say that in the June RCTS Railway Observer "Nostalgia Corner" there is another feature on 40 years ago. It concerns the opening o… Started by Peter Fleming |
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May 31, 2010 Reply by Andy Thompson |
Locomotive Types seen on SMJR metals - NEW UPDATED & COMPLETED PageI've finished setting up this page. It can be found by clicking on PAGES OF HISTORY at the top of the page. I've deleted the old page after… Started by Dick Bodily |
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