‘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
GAYTON BRIDGES 1A,2,3
1A BRIDGE SUPPORTS, PHOTO TAKEN FROM THE NORTH SIDE, (ON THE RICHARD THOMAS SIDING SIDE).
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Comment by NIGEL on February 28, 2013 at 19:34
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Near to bridge 1A the stream appears to have been culverted, the remains of which are shown below. This is referred to in TONKS book 3 p34 when he states that "the small stream in the little valley along which the standard gauge line ran was culverted in bricks , an unusual refinement for a small line, but doubtless because bricks were made on the spot." This row of bricks goes on for quite a considerable distance and in some parts even the base of the culvert can be seen.
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The dimensions of the supports are; 3 '0" wide x 13' 6" deep x 8' 8" high ( from top of base to below stone cap) Stone capping is 12" thick, which makes the overall height at least 9' 8" .The supports appear to be made from red engineering bricks.
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