‘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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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
EASTON NESTON QUARRY
Close up of whitewashed inverted "V" on brick wall. Does this imply a pitched roof of a building, could this be the stores, workshop, forge and engine shed area? The tunnel is just to the right.
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Comment by Andy Thompson on December 31, 2012 at 19:04
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Well spotted! Quite possibly
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Comment by NIGEL on December 31, 2012 at 18:39
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This 1884 map of the area shows some buildings at this spot just to the left of the tunnel under the Showsley road.
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Hi Gary, I'm glad you agree with notion that this was a pitched roof with rafter beams secured in the brickwork.........my thoughts exactly when I saw this wall next to the tunnel.
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Comment by Gary on December 17, 2012 at 19:46
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Hello Nigel,
It does seem to imply the line of a pitch roofed building, and, it appears that there are a couple of holes in the brickwork which would tie up with horizontal rafter beams.
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