‘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 Forum
SMJ seats at York Museum ?
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 Jan 5.
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
Tags: Towcester
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
Derby DMU Railtour at Broom Junction
Broom Junction
Keen viewers will notice that the negative was developed in reverse!!
Location: Broom Junction
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Comment by Peter S Lewis on August 8, 2010 at 19:59
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Hello Robin,
I believe that the colour photo that someone gave to me some years ago has been developed "inside out", so to speak. Your photo nicely complements it!
I have no idea if there are any more of this event out there...but you never know!
Peter
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Comment by Robin Cullup on August 8, 2010 at 11:47
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Peter, please find attached a B/W photograph of the same event - but with even more participants adorning the signals - I wonder how many could get up there without the whole lot collapsing? I have not seen one of the photographs taken from "on high" - are there any out there?
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