‘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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AndyAbout two years ago I ended up with some railway matter from a Bill Kendall who had been a Signalman on SMJ ending his railway career at Northampton No 1. I worked with him when I was working in Rugby PSB, I also covered the signa?l boxes at…Continue
Started by Robin Leslie Patrick. Last reply by Dave Hayward on Monday.
Wartime passenger trains from Burton Dassett
Arthur Jordan in his book, The Stratford Upon Avon and Midland Junction Railway - The Shakespeare Route at pp 82 mentions a WW2 late night special from Stratford on Avon to Burton Dassett for soldiers at the CAD. I would envisage that this did not…Continue
Started by Dave Hayward on Sunday.
Broom Junction station site for sale 3 Replies
Great opportunity for an SMJ enthusiast perhaps. I'm not sure what you could actually do with this site though!…Continue
Started by Simon Stevens. Last reply by Simon Stevens May 17.
National Archives, Donation and Kineton Photograph
Not sure if others are aware of the significant amount of documents held by the National Archives on the SMJ. The collection consists mainly of Directors Minutes etc. There is also a collection of early 20th C timetables, handbills etc. which I have…Continue
Started by Dave Hayward Apr 26.
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Locomotive types seen on SMJR rails 35 Comments
loaned Those of us who are old enough to remember the SMJR lines in steam days might be tempted to say that you only ever saw 4Fs or 8Fs,especially east of Woodford. By the ‘60s… View »
Bob Salmons - SMJ signalman
‘”You have to spend so much time down here, you might as well work for the railway!” pronounced Blakesley stationmaster Eddie Blandford. So I gave it my consideration and… View »
Bill Kendall 2 Comments
Councillor Bill Kendall Councillor Bill Kendall is proud to be the oldest man in our village and has served continuously on our Parish Council for 38 years. He was born and br… View »
June Get-Together 5 Comments
Find more photos like this on The Unofficial SMJ Society Please leave your comments about the day below. May-be some thoughts on any future get together's! - Andy … View »
The N&B Stations
The Northampton & Banbury Junction Railway opened a station on the new main line at Blisworth and on May 1st 1866 ran the first train to Towcester. The following years saw the line push-on to Ban… View »
The first SMJ Get-Together 10 Comments
Share | Please put your name down here if you think you would be able to come. Can you also list any SMJ items you might be able to bring along for the day as exhibits. I am giving you a quick… View »
Aston Le Walls 4 Comments
Aston Le Walls was a small platform halt 2 miles and 10 chains west of Byfield station. Very few images exist of the halt with its tracks in situ.The following shot was taken in the 80's and has been… View »
Iron Works
Production began in 1873 in connection with the development & erection of Towcester Furnaces, which consisted of two rotary furnaces of around 4 ton capacity, that… View »
Kineton Camp 1 Comment
Contents and Labels with thanks from John Cosford Click below to find out about CAD KIneton's Locomotives CAD Kineton Locomotives 1952 - 1960.doc CAD KINETON – LOCOMOTIVES 1952 to 1960 (S… View »
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