‘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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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 yesterday.
SMJ Bridge number for sale.
Stratford & Midland Junction Railway bridge number 42. This is a very rare bridge number, which hardly ever comes up for sale! 28cm x 20cm. It was from a cattle creep between Byfield & Morton Pinkney. £500. PayPal payment required and I can…Continue
Started by Russ Firth on Wednesday.
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
Burton Dassett & surviving SMJR
Looking towards Burton Dassett / Stratfrod.
Taken on Line Tour II - 26 Feb 2011
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Comment by Richard Woods on February 24, 2013 at 17:00
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I'll head down there early one morning in the Spring, any action I catch will be posted on the site!
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Comment by Gary on February 24, 2013 at 13:48
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As far as I know it is solely a class 66 now used for traction.
In over 18 months passing over the line twice a day I only ever saw one train!!
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Comment by Andy Thompson on February 23, 2013 at 21:16
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If you could get some action on camera that would be great! Andy
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I'll have to get down there sometime, would I be correct to assume that they're hauled by either Class 37s or Class 66s?
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Comment by Dick Bodily on February 22, 2013 at 19:54
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A single DB Schenker vans train from Didcot - Kineton MoD Camp and return runs as required, weekday mornings only.
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What sort of workings use this section, and how often do they pass?
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