‘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'
Gone but not forgotten: "the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth"
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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.
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 photos
Forum Discussions (375)
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Line SpeedProbably a question or an answer that is on here somewhere and I have missed it, but what was the line running speed? Always get the impres… Started by Gary |
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Feb 23, 2019 Reply by Peter S Lewis |
Interesting Ebay itemThanks to Gary for the heads up! https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F254054775180 Andy Started by Andy Thompson |
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Jan 8, 2019 Reply by Phil Street |
Fenny Compton Goods shedHello Some time ago I posted a question concerning the goods shed at Fenny Compton as indicated in the book Track Layout diagrams of the Gr… Started by Jack Freuville |
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Jan 8, 2019 Reply by Simon Dunkley |
E&W JR first trainHello Does someone have a copy of the picture of the first train running on the East and West Junction Railway as stated in J Dunn’s book T… Started by Jack Freuville |
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Jan 7, 2019 Reply by Simon Dunkley |
The SMJR Great War Roll of HonourMany of you will be aware that in common with all other railway companies the SMJR lost many of its employees for all or part of the Great… Started by John Jennings |
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Dec 21, 2018 Reply by Barry Taylor |
u-tube videos that might be of interestThis shows a local historian exploring Byfield, about 25 - 30 mins into it he looks at the site of Byfield station https://www.youtube.com/… Started by Dick Bodily |
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NEW BOOK ON THE SMJ - AVAILABLE SHORTLYHi all I'm pleased to announce that the first volume of my history of the SMJ should be available in the near future - details are as follo… Started by Barry Taylor |
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Dec 1, 2018 Reply by John Evans |
John JenningsFollowing the sad loss of John Jennings, a stalwart of the SMJ and our society, Mike Musson set up a page on his site. The whole sit is w… Started by Andy Thompson |
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Warley PosterInteresting to see Broom Junction layout photo on posters and adverts for the Warley Model Railway Show this weekend. Started by Dick Bodily |
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Malcolm RanieriSad to report the untimely death last week of SMJ Society member Malcolm Ranieri. Malcolm was well known for his excellent steam train phot… Started by Dick Bodily |
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