‘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 ?

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.

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Comment by adrian vaughan on September 22, 2009 at 7:44
It is a very neat place. But when that was taken there was such a different attitude from govrnments and all the way around. People were employed to keep the line in order. It was a way of life. It wasn't merely a job. It is difficult to descibe. Men on the p-way gang felt that it was important that their length was kept smart. Maybe I could use the word 'innocence'? When I was a regular schoolboy visitor to my villae station I noted the lack of any garden. WHen I became a Lad Porter there I made a garden. 4 years alater the station ws shut. The station was not needed, the loyalty of all the staff was not needed. The Government said so. After a few kicks in the teeth like that even the most loyal railwaymen - the most innocent - get the message. We had a great feeling of 'being on the railway'. That wasn't wanted. WE weren't wanted! And the people who created this retrograde situation got' loadsamoney' and knighthoods - thus diminishing the honour of the later.
Comment by Gary on September 22, 2009 at 7:31
A well kept station isn't it?
The yard and ballasting seem to be immaculate as well as the embankment behind the station.
Today's railways could learn a lot!

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