‘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.
SMJ photos
Bridge 4 on the Blisworth to Towcester line.
Cory bridge no. 4 occupational ( now footpath ) near to Gayton. The cutting is quite deep at this point and the bridge crosses the line at an angle.
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Comment by NIGEL on March 29, 2013 at 9:51
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Yes you have just jogged my memory, there are the odd tensioning cables dotted about, and strangely enough one on bridge 1A !!
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Comment by Gary on March 29, 2013 at 9:43
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We found bases where they had been sawn off and some tensioning cables for them too. Think there are some photos of some.
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I don't recall seeing any telegraph poles on any length of old track bed that I have walked on.
I have recovered the odd broken insulator, and there is a double insulator holder still on bridge 5.
What you are seeing must be a very straight tree !
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Comment by Richard Woods on March 28, 2013 at 23:58
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Is that an old-fasioned telegraph pole to the left of the photograph, or just a very, very streight tree?
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