‘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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u-tube videos that might be of interest
This shows a local historian exploring Byfield, about 25 - 30 mins into it he looks at the site of Byfield stationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUkTcCWk4YkThis shows steam on the Paddington…Continue
Started by Dick Bodily on Saturday.
NEW BOOK ON THE SMJ - AVAILABLE SHORTLY 24 Replies
Hi allI'm pleased to announce that the first volume of my history of…Continue
Started by Barry Taylor. Last reply by John Evans Dec 1.
John Jennings
Following 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 well worth a visit as it overlaps with us here at the SMJ society Go take a look…Continue
Started by Andy Thompson Nov 28.
The SMJR Great War Roll of Honour 12 Replies
Many 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 War as the patriotic duty to volunteer was overwhelming. Railwaymen were technically exempt but many chose to…Continue
Tags: of, Honour, Roll, War, SMJR
Started by John Jennings. Last reply by Jim Brown Nov 23.
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Comment by Mark Reader on April 3, 2018 at 14:08 -
Hi Ray
Nice to see your image of the Fenny-Burton Dassett Key. This is an original key for the next section down the line. Its fairly well weathered, and the only remaining paint is on the back.
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