‘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
Wappenham Station - Track bed
Trackbed looking toward Greens Norton Junction.
Platform remains are just visible in the barn.
Taken 12 August 2009
Albums: Station 2009 - Wappenham
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Comment by Gary on September 22, 2009 at 10:51
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Hi Jane,
Glad the photos & info has been helpful to you. So will you be posting yours?
My parents live in Towcester, I went to school at Sponne & my interest stemmed from using the line as part of the cross country course. I moved up here (from Norfolk) to be with my partner.
G
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Comment by Jane Harries on September 20, 2009 at 18:45
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Dear Gary,
Thanks for taking all these photos which are local to me - it explains where everything used to be - I've used the old photos of the Station in our newsletter (courtesy Andy and others) plus new ones I took - v similar to yours - but I was guessing where everything was! I am amazed you live in Rochdale - do you have local associations or are you just like everyone here fascinated by railways?
Jane
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