‘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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BLAKESLEY and an SMJ stamp

This item has come up in an auction recently and is a glimpse of the practice of carrying mail by train. Apart from the SMJ…Continue

Started by Graham Ward Nov 14.

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.

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The first SMJ Get-Together

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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 heads up about an important date in June the SMJ get-together on the 12th. I am in the middle of arranging a stall at the The Friends of The Canal Museum, Stoke Bruerne 2010 Gala Weekend. The weekend will be full with opportunities to meet and greet, as well there'll be concerts, beer tents, and all-round good fun - I hope you can all come along and say hello, not just to make the first SMJ get-together a success but to support the Friends of The Canal Museum too!

If you feel you can support the SMJ stall with exhibits etc then the more the merrier! Let's all put the 12th of June 2010 in our diaries, tell our friends and make it a day to remember!!

There is the possiblity of a trip to Stoke Bruerne station being worked on too, more details to follow!

Once again, thank you for your support, none of this would be possible with out any of you.Please leave comments, thoughts, wants, "yes's and no's" below. Thanks for your support. Details so far:

For more Canal information go to http://friendsofcanalmuseum.moonfruit.com/

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Comment by Peter S Lewis on January 19, 2010 at 23:08: Change of plan!! Hopefully see you all there!!
Peter

Comment by Andy Thompson on January 18, 2010 at 12:20: Dick. It will be great to see you there on the Saturday. I plan to be there all day. Andy

Comment by Dick Bodily on January 18, 2010 at 12:11: Andy
I should be able to make it for part of the day at least. I usually try to get to see the working boats that arrive on the Friday in any case.
Dick

Comment by Andy Thompson on January 18, 2010 at 11:57: Great Gary - it will be good to see you!
Andy

Comment by Gary on January 18, 2010 at 11:33: Yes - I will book the day off work.

Comment by Andy Thompson on January 18, 2010 at 7:23: Pete. Ah! TFC

Comment by Peter S Lewis on January 17, 2010 at 23:55: Timing is everything..I've chartered a dining train at the GWR on that date!!

Comment by Andy Thompson on January 17, 2010 at 18:50: Si you are indeed a star!!

Comment by Si Donal on January 17, 2010 at 18:47: Yes (subject to domestic and work schedule). I may be able to provide 12 foot by 8 foot marquee, which I'll confirm next week. I can definately provide an 8 foot by six foot high velcro display board for pictures/photos etc. I can also laminate maps and images from the site. I can bring the paperwork in my images and the model of Blakelsey Station. I hope to have a diorama model of Stoke Bruern available too. I'll confirm all by the end of next week.

Comment by Andy Thompson on January 17, 2010 at 17:32: Yes: Andy

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