‘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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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
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Started by Andy Thompson. Last reply by John Evans Apr 19.
Loco N° 5. 2-4-0T 1 Reply
Hi everybodyI’m building a OO gauge model of Fenny Compton and Clifford Sidings over here in Belgium.Quite a strange idea but so be it…In view of this I plan to transform a RTR Beatie Well Tank into SMJR N° 5 the 2-4-0T and use some etchings for the…Continue
Started by Jack Freuville. Last reply by Simon Dunkley Mar 17.
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.
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.
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Stratford-upon-Avon Station - roundabout
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Comment by Gary on July 15, 2009 at 17:20
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I suppose it is more obvious than the orignal platform remains. People would notice it more on a round about. Could also act as a double marker as there was the racecourse platforms nearby too.
At least they acknowledge the existance of the railway - many places don't.
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Comment by Andy Thompson on July 15, 2009 at 16:48
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Thats what i thought. Only, they have save some origianal stuff so just seemed funny to make up some old stuff
Andy
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I think it is just a "nod" to the fact there used to be a station here. I saw it and initially thought "oooh station reminant" but realised it wasn't. I think it is perhaps made from part of the old station though
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Can anyone tell us what this is? It is to be found in the middle of a round about at the Old Town station site in Stratford-U-A. My confussion comes as I appears to run across the track bed and not along with it.
Ideas?
Andy
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