‘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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Coaches used on SMJ 1948-1952
I was wondering if anybody could tell me what coaching stock was used on the SMJ between 1948-1952. I've started Building Byfield station building and managed to find basically what locos were used but coaches........? Can't seem to find…Continue
Started by Clive Aug 13.
Coaches used on SMJ 1948-1952
I was wondering if anybody could tell me what coaching stock was used on the SMJ between 1948-1952. I've started Building Byfield station building and managed to find basically what locos were used but coaches........? Can't seem to find…Continue
Started by Clive Aug 13.
The Campion Family: SMJ employees 5 Replies
I would be grateful if anyone can let me know if there are any registers, documents or other employee information that exists where I might be able to find out more about the following members of my family:1. Henry Campion 1830-1910 Lived in…Continue
Started by David Campion. Last reply by David Campion Jul 25.
lManning Wardle lcomotive MOROUS
Read in recent HERITAGE RAILWAY magazine that an original nameplate from this 1860's loco has been donated to the Colonel Stephens Museum. Interesting as apparently it started life as a contracter's loco building the E and WJR and then ran for…Continue
Started by ray w Jun 21.
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Stoke Bruerne
Stoke
Bruerne
Salcey Forest
Ravenstone Wood
Stoke Bruerne station opened to passengers in December 1892 and
closed in March 1893. There was one other station on the line
from Towcester to Olney, Salcey Forest, which was literally in
the
middle of nowhere. A train and loco were hired from the
Midland Railway at Bedford to operate the Olney to Towcester
service for £500.00 per quarter. At the end of the first
quarter passenger
receipts averaged £5, so the Company gave it up as a bad job.
The station was however used by specials, such as Sunday School outings, and also specials to Towcester for the Easter Monday race meetings from London (St Pancras) via Bedford, plus troop trains in both World Wars. Goods traffic of farming supplies (fertilisers etc) and coal survived until 1953
Station Masters House - Stoke Bruerne
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