‘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 on Saturday.
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
Kineton Late 50's
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Comment by Andy Thompson on April 5, 2011 at 7:31
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Thanks for the info Dick! Andy
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Comment by Dick Bodily on April 4, 2011 at 11:37
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Andy
This would have been after the Western Region take over of this section of the SMJ, so this dates it to the 1960s. The platforms had been cut back to make sure that outside cylindered GWR types like the Halls, Granges, 72xx tanks and 28xx Consols could safely negotiate the station. If you look closely, you can see the special wooden platforms that were put in to allow the signalman to pass the token from. Ettington suffered the same fate but Byfield's platforms remained intact and as far is known there was never a problem with clearance there even from the Halls!
Dick
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