‘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 Feb 22.
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.
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FIRE-BRICK AT TOWCESTER IRON WORKS SITE
King Brothers,Stourbridge Fire-Clay Works,Netherend, 1860-1955. The Direct Reduction Process of making steel using rotary furnaces was pioneered by Dr. C. W. Siemens and Samuel Lloyd at this site in 1875-78. The manager in 1877 was a Walter E. Koch. Lloyd moved to Corby in 1880 where the ore was a better quality and later formed Stewarts & Lloyds through mergers & takeovers. Dr. Siemens won the Albert medal in 1874 for his improvements in the manufacture of iron, and the laws of heat applied to furnaces.
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