‘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 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

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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.

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Ro Railer (possible update) Hi everyone I am sure most have you have read my account of the Ro Railer which is on another part of this site. From time to time new tit… Started by John Jennings	1	Jul 30, 2009 Reply by Andy Thompson
What unusual classes on SMJ metals do you know of ? I am trying to put together a list of all the locomotive types that have ever been recorded on the SMJR routes. (ie. Cockley Brake Junction… Started by Dick Bodily	28	Jul 16, 2009 Reply by John Jennings
GW locos working to Blisworth Just read Dick's note about LNER types working east from Woodford, which reminds me of the few odd occasions when we got a GW 22xx 0-6-0 at… Started by Barry Taylor	4	Jul 4, 2009 Reply by Dick Bodily
Great central loco & train at Stratford Some years ago I recall seeing (during an illustrated talk - I cant remember who or when!) a copy of a photo of a GCR Atlantic loco and tra… Started by Barry Taylor	6	Jun 11, 2009 Reply by Barry Taylor
Woodford Engines working eastwards over the SMJ Route. I can remember instances in the 60s of light engine working of Woodford WDs, often hauling dead locos, through Blakesley towards Towcester.… Started by Dick Bodily	0	Jun 11, 2009
Rail tours The Railway Enthusiasts Club ran a rail tour on April 24, 1955, under the headboard The South Midlander. It came on to the S&MJR at Fen… Started by Andy Thompson	4	Jun 9, 2009 Reply by Si Donal
SMJ signalmen safety regulations Wanted - date when colour blindess tests introduced for signalmen. My grandfather CHARLES NEAL was signalman at Kineton. According to famil… Started by John C. Neal	0	Jun 4, 2009
Was the SMJ ever going to work? Lines like the SMJ across Northamptonshire sprung up by the tonne in the mid-1800's. My point is that they were never going to survive and… Started by Andy Thompson	0	Apr 10, 2009
Broom Junction Model Last week, as part of the research for my book, I had the enjoyable experience of an evening at the Warley Model Railway Club, looking at t… Started by Andy Thompson	0	Apr 10, 2009
Do you have a memory of the SMJ? Sign up and tell us all about it. Info@smjr.info Started by Andy Thompson	0	Apr 7, 2009

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