‘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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SMJ Forum

Evesham Redditch & Stratford-upon-Avon Junction Railway 8 Replies

Did this railway (as opposed to the East & West Junction Railway) go into receivership - if so, when. And when did it come out of receivership?Continue

Started by Richard Maund. Last reply by Richard Maund Feb 11.

Bidford-on-Avon 5 Replies

Shall we bring this discussion under the proper heading!So far as the OS plan surveyed 1885, published 1886, is concerned: the OS liked - wherever they could  - to have text running parallel to the top and bottom borders. When they came to add the…Continue

Started by Richard Maund. Last reply by Richard Maund Feb 10.

North End and Warwick Road stations? 57 Replies

Some time ago we ahd an interesting and lively discussion on the mystery station at Tiffield, which added quite a lot to our collective knowledge.I've recently been looking closely at two of the other mystery stations- at North End (sometimes…Continue

Started by Barry Taylor. Last reply by Richard Maund Jan 27.

1873 timetable 4 Replies

Page 12 of Arthur Jordan's book features a full page reproduction of the E&WJ public timetable handbill for August 1873. Does anyone know where the original of that handbill is preserved?Incidentally, the timetable itself formed the basis of…Continue

Started by Richard Maund. Last reply by Barry Taylor Jan 25.

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Blakesley picture

I'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

1 Jan 19, 2010
Reply by Dick Bodily

Farthinghoe

Farthinghoe station was primarily a station on the Buckinghamshire Railway and was opened for passenger traffic for trains from Bletchley t…

Started by Andy Thompson

2 Jan 17, 2010
Reply by Dick Bodily

Blakesley

I 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

1 Jan 14, 2010
Reply by Dick Bodily

Tickets

Click 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

3 Jan 11, 2010
Reply by Si Donal

SMJ Timeline

Gents 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

3 Jan 9, 2010
Reply by Andy Thompson

Can anyone help Rob? - "underpass" or tunnel

Comment 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

4 Jan 8, 2010
Reply by Peter S Lewis

Help in finding pictures on SMJ locations on this website

I'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

1 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

1 Dec 29, 2009
Reply by David Blagrove

Another Special Train near Byfield

This 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

2 Dec 8, 2009
Reply by Dick Bodily

Aston Le Walls

Gentlemen! 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

13 Nov 28, 2009
Reply by Dick Bodily

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