‘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 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.
More building at Towcester 2 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 Nigel Nov 7, 2024.
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.
Misunderstanding Easton Neston 2 Replies
Hello, I'm a new member and I've searched through the articles and can't find anything specific to my answer/ question. Can anyone help?…Continue
Started by Matt Davis. Last reply by Matt Davis Oct 16, 2024.
SMJ photos
BRICKLAYING GANG AT BLAKESLEY STATION.
Mobile bricklaying gang on Blakesley station platform, except they are not laying bricks but replacing the slabs.
Signal box in background, so looking towards Towcester. Frank Skears, part of mobile railway bricklaying gang from Towcester, on right hand side. Photo taken in 1951/2.
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Comment by Barry Taylor on May 6, 2015 at 18:07
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If that was taken in 1951/2 - and no reason to doubt it - isn't that just typical of the railways around that time?
No more than a year or so to go to closure to passengers, and they are renewing the platforms!!
I wonder if that was all part of the plan in terms of expenditure versus income, to justify withdrawal of the services?
Lovely set of photos though - an aspect of the railways that was often overlooked.
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