‘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.

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Kettering Jct., Towcester & Ashton signalbox name plates

With thanks to SMJ society member Ian Lyman

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Comment by richard jones on November 2, 2012 at 0:21

lucky fella if you own them!!!!

Comment by Richard Pike on October 31, 2012 at 17:52

Lurking 'somewhere' in my collection is the last train register from Towcester box. When i find it stand by for a barrage of technical questions...

Comment by Richard Pike on October 31, 2012 at 17:42

I can't help with the Towcester nameboard but i know where the rebuilt Kettering Junction box is!

Comment by Andy Thompson on October 31, 2012 at 17:20

A thought members.... Don't we have a member with the other Towcester name board? We must get them together! Well worth some column inches in a local newspaper and so good for the society!!

Andy

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