‘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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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 on Thursday.
Bridge sign 3 Replies
An East and West Junction and Stratford-On-Avon, Towcester and Midland Junction Railways bridge weight notice, cast iron, 16½"x11¾", the front repainted. As is usual, the company title has been altered to Stratford-On-Avon and Midland Junction…Continue
Started by Graham Ward. Last reply by Russ Firth Jun 1.
SMJ Postage stamps 1911 and 1924
A couple of items recently up for auction.GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY COMPANY AND STRATFORD-UPON-AVON & MIDLAND JUNCTION: 6…Continue
Started by Graham Ward May 21.
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
Tags: Towcester
Started by Andy Thompson. Last reply by John Evans Apr 19.
SMJ photos
BLISWORTH IRONSTONE SIDING
Grounded van bodies across the lake (flooded excavations) near to the siding.
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Comment by NIGEL on February 24, 2013 at 20:18
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Sorry Gary, I was most surprised to find not 2 vans but FOUR !!!
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Comment by Gary on February 20, 2013 at 20:03
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Thanks for that Si. I had forgotten that one. We didn't see it on the tour but then as you and Andy have said, the atmosphere is one of "visitors not welcome.".
I look forward to seeing any more photos Nigel.
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Thanks for the info. I aim to visit this siding again in the near future and take some close-up photos with, hopefully some running numbers and try to ascertain the original builders.
Gary - there are two (2) of these vans at this site !!
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Comment by Si Donal on February 20, 2013 at 19:16
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There is a Midland Railway Van body at Morton Pinkney Station that was in situ when the line was open, perhaps as a store. It is now in the grounds of a private house and builders yard that is on the site of the station building. It's still there now and I used to play in it in the 1980s. It's in very poor condition but must me a historic item. It was on the end of the cattle dock. They and the platforms have since been removed by the owner who is not keen on visitors, even though I know him!
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Only the second van body close to the line we have found!!
The other is near Fenny Compton.
Nice catch Nigel
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