‘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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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

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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SMJ Walk - Day 3, Towcester to Byfield

Two weeks after our walk to Banbury, we were back at Towcester again, this time to walk the SMJ "main line" to Byfield. The weather smiled on us again, although it was to take its revenge on later walks. This was a very pleasant day, not too strenuous and we kept thinking we would catch up with the track-lifting team round every bend. Eventually we did - at Woodford West Junction.Once again I lugged a portable tape recorder along with me and the transcribed all my notes when I got home. I'm not sure whether this would be interesting to members?