‘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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More building at Towcester 3 Replies
I hear there has been more building at the station site in Towcester.Anyone know what they've dug up?…Continue
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Started by Andy Thompson. Last reply by John Evans Apr 19.
Loco N° 5. 2-4-0T 1 Reply
Hi everybodyI’m building a OO gauge model of Fenny Compton and Clifford Sidings over here in Belgium.Quite a strange idea but so be it…In view of this I plan to transform a RTR Beatie Well Tank into SMJR N° 5 the 2-4-0T and use some etchings for the…Continue
Started by Jack Freuville. Last reply by Simon Dunkley Mar 17.
SMJ seats at York Museum ? 1 Reply
I took my grandson to the National Railway Museum on Dec. 30th and noticed two bench seats, of the type found on station platforms until traditional stations were replaced with bus-shelters. Both bear the title " STRATFORD " - I'll try and upload…Continue
Started by Paul Atherton. Last reply by Simon Dunkley Feb 22.
Broom History Group Event 9th November 2024
Broom History Group will be holding an event at Broom Village Hall 2-4pm on 9th November 2024 including a film on the railway and Broom Junction.…Continue
Started by Simon Stevens Oct 25, 2024.
SMJ photos
35.13 May 30 Sir Berkley in shed at Byfield quarry
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Comment by Dick Bodily on September 5, 2009 at 19:40
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Gary
It was also used in the building of Nottingham Victoria Station (GC) in its early
days
Gary
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Comment by Andy Thompson on September 5, 2009 at 15:20
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Have you been to this page gents? http://thesmjr.ning.com/page/byfield-quarries
Andy
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Comment by Gary on September 5, 2009 at 12:40
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She is!
See here: http://www.vintagecarriagestrust.org/SirB.htm
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Comment by Peter Fleming on September 5, 2009 at 9:30
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I believe so Peter.
Sir Berkeley was pretty old and had been around a bit.
It was a Manning Wardle of 1891 and arrived at Byfield in 1959 from Cranford, before that it was with a contractors until 1934 and spent some war years at Pilton in Rutland.
(Source Eric Tonks).
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Comment by Peter S Lewis on September 5, 2009 at 8:57
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Peter,
Is this the Sir Berkeley of "The Railway Children" fame?
The atmospheric shots in this group of photos is particularly evocative..
10**
Peter
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