‘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
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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
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SMJ photos
L.N.W.R. BANBURY BRANCH C.1923
Old map showing the sidings off the L.N.W.R. Banbury Branch, near to Merton Street Station. The WW1 shell filling site is not marked as such, and the red line is the M40 route superimposed on the map.
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Comment by Dick Bodily on October 24, 2013 at 11:12
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This shows the site of the Banbury Munitions Works (1916-1924) , full details of which are to be found in Bill Simpson's 'The Banbury to Verney Junction Branch' (Lamplight) Pages 51-56. including maps and photos of two locos which served the internal rail network of the plant. This book is well worth getting hold of as it's much more detailed and authorative than his SMJ book and has a lot of SMJ relevant material in it.
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Comment by Gary on October 23, 2013 at 8:10
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It is interesting to see that the formation is still very visible on Google Earth with the triangular area of the reception sidings very clear indeed.
Thanks for sharing the map Nigel.
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