‘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
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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.
SMJ photos
Towcester last remnant?
Could this be almost the last tangible bit of the station left?
From the aerial views of the period I think that there was a second entrance to the yard but only served the cattle dock. If so then I believe that this a gate post for that entrance and all that remains on this side of the site. My assumption is based on the patina and the location in relation to the old works that were on site. It wasn't used by them which would make it contemporary.
Albums: Station 2009 - Towcester
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Comment by Andy Thompson on July 31, 2009 at 10:52
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My offering click here
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I've pondered over the age and importance or not of this post on many occasions. As yousay, it's positioning is very good to be an original post (from the goods yard) but then I ask myself, why was it left, why did it survive, why was it not removed with the others? Why, might also be asked was a single post put up with no apparent purpose, friends or otherwise!
I'm 60/40 in favor of original!
Thoughts?
Andy
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