‘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 Sep 4.
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
Broom Junction
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Comment by adrian vaughan on September 22, 2009 at 7:44
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It is a very neat place. But when that was taken there was such a different attitude from govrnments and all the way around. People were employed to keep the line in order. It was a way of life. It wasn't merely a job. It is difficult to descibe. Men on the p-way gang felt that it was important that their length was kept smart. Maybe I could use the word 'innocence'? When I was a regular schoolboy visitor to my villae station I noted the lack of any garden. WHen I became a Lad Porter there I made a garden. 4 years alater the station ws shut. The station was not needed, the loyalty of all the staff was not needed. The Government said so. After a few kicks in the teeth like that even the most loyal railwaymen - the most innocent - get the message. We had a great feeling of 'being on the railway'. That wasn't wanted. WE weren't wanted! And the people who created this retrograde situation got' loadsamoney' and knighthoods - thus diminishing the honour of the later.
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Comment by Gary on September 22, 2009 at 7:31
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A well kept station isn't it?
The yard and ballasting seem to be immaculate as well as the embankment behind the station.
Today's railways could learn a lot!
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