‘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 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.
SMJ photos
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Blakesley pictureI'm afraid I can be of no help at all, since the best copy that I now have in my possession is the one on the front cover of "Lost Railways… Started by David Blagrove |
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Jan 19, 2010 Reply by Dick Bodily |
FarthinghoeFarthinghoe station was primarily a station on the Buckinghamshire Railway and was opened for passenger traffic for trains from Bletchley t… Started by Andy Thompson |
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Jan 17, 2010 Reply by Dick Bodily |
BlakesleyI don't know if this has been mentioned before: it is peripheral to the SMJ. There is a newish book out called The Blakesley Miniature Rai… Started by Peter Fleming |
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Jan 14, 2010 Reply by Dick Bodily |
TicketsClick here and go and see our ticket collection. http://thesmjr.ning.com/photo/album/show?id=3138568:Album:6313 Does anyone have a BR ticke… Started by Andy Thompson |
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Jan 11, 2010 Reply by Si Donal |
SMJ TimelineGents Please feel free to add to this time line. I've left a few gaps 1st Jan 1909. The SMJ came into being from the amalgamation of 'The… Started by Andy Thompson |
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Jan 9, 2010 Reply by Andy Thompson |
Can anyone help Rob? - "underpass" or tunnelComment by Rob Gullen 2 minutes ago Delete Comment I've seen the website and wonder if you can help - there is reputed to be an "underpass"… Started by Andy Thompson |
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Jan 8, 2010 Reply by Peter S Lewis |
Help in finding pictures on SMJ locations on this websiteI've recently checked and edited as necessary the headings for each picture in the ' Photos ' section of this website so that the location… Started by Dick Bodily |
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Dec 30, 2009 Reply by Dick Bodily |
Banana Specials and Race Day Excursions.Does anyone know the date of the final banana special to run over the SMJ - enroute from Avonmouth to Somers Town? Also in which year did… Started by Robin Cullup |
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Dec 29, 2009 Reply by David Blagrove |
Another Special Train near ByfieldThis special running on Sunday 9th August 1959, ran from Kings Cross to Kings Cross utilising part of the SMJ in the itinerary. The train a… Started by Robin Cullup |
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Dec 8, 2009 Reply by Dick Bodily |
Aston Le WallsGentlemen! Another request, we have missed out Aston Le Walls as a station on the former E&W section of the of SMJ as was. I know it… Started by Andy Thompson |
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Nov 28, 2009 Reply by Dick Bodily |
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