‘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
Black 5 at Towcester Station, mid 60's (Ron Fisher)
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Comment by Gary on December 14, 2012 at 7:39
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It is in the "loop" so perhaps she has been caught mid shunt.
Looking at the exhaust and steam is there a possibility she's actually setting back? I know such evidence of the steam and exhaust cannot be taken for 100% but just a thought.
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Comment by John Evans on December 13, 2012 at 20:47
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Nice shot. 5287 was a Northampton regular but the train looks to be running "wrong line."
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Comment by Ron Fisher on July 2, 2009 at 22:01
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Towcester in Northamptonshire was once a junction station on the Stratford upon Avon and Midland Junction Railway. It boasted a supurb signal box which can be seen in this January, 1964 view wiith Black 5 class 4-6-0 45287 on a freight working. Passenger services on the SMJ had been withdrawn long before this time.
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