‘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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BLAKESLEY and an SMJ stamp
This item has come up in an auction recently and is a glimpse of the practice of carrying mail by train. Apart from the SMJ…Continue
Started by Graham Ward Nov 14.
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.
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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 |
The SMJ RememberedWhile editing tags, wrongly captioned pix, etc. on this website, I've put together a collection of your photos from everybody's photos on t… Started by Dick Bodily |
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Nov 19, 2009 Reply by Andy Thompson |
Lost Railways of WarwickshireIn case anyone's interested, my book "Lost Railways of Warwickshire", published by Countryside Books, is now in the shops. Chapter 7 is dev… Started by Geoffrey Kingscott |
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Nov 13, 2009 Reply by Geoffrey Kingscott |
A proposal!Gentlemen! I would like, from here forth we be know as "The Unofficial SMJ Society" All those in favour say 'yeah'! Andy Started by Andy Thompson |
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Nov 12, 2009 Reply by Gary |
Midland Railway SocietyThe latest issue (no. 41, Autumn 2009) of the Journal of the Midland Railway Society features the SMJ, with a major article by Maurice Jeye… Started by Geoffrey Kingscott |
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Nov 6, 2009 Reply by Dick Bodily |
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