‘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.
SMJ photos
Ravenstone Wood Junction
Trains heading left for Towcester are restricted to 20 mph, but there are no trains, because this is July 1967 and the SMJ has long disappeared. The Northampton-Bedford line itself was being lifted at this time, hence a lunchtime trip to Ravenstone to take both photos and a very large souvenir (the signal box sign).
Albums: SMJ 1964 onwards
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Comment by Andy Thompson on June 16, 2011 at 9:19
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I've been here this year and this too looks a different place. Andy
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Comment by John Evans on May 27, 2011 at 18:42
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Yes - in the UK in storage.
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Comment by Jim Goodman on May 27, 2011 at 16:41
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Very interesting set of photos. Do you really have the "Ravenstone Wood" signal box sign?
Jim.
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