‘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"
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
Layouts based on actual SMJR locations are few and far between. Due to being given notice on clubroom, Olney as featured in BRM Sept 2023 is for sale!This is a rare opportunity to acquire a beautiful, 15 years in the making, ready to run model…Continue
Hi all members.I was wondering if you could help by subscribing to my YouTube channel ‘NWP EXPLORING’ Mainly railway history and some exploring the SMJ .im planning to explore and video more of the SMJ , and if you have a desired area you would…Continue
An improbable, funny, but absolutely true story relating to the Kineton military railway.Long after my Army days I still retained an affection and passing interest in Kineton ammunition depot where I served during the 1960s. Coupled to a 'love' of…Continue
Started by Dave Hayward. Last reply by Henry Jul 10.
To all members /supporters,Last year we had an excellent get together at Stratford on Avon, why not then a recall meeting at possibly the same venue next year?A wonderful opportunity to exchange…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Richard Heacock Nov 24, 2014.
A fabulous day at Stoke Bruerne, despite no model layouts being on show unlike the year previous, but the discussion between some of the SMJ members who attended was as is with the forum web page,…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ian Scott Jun 14, 2011.
I have changed to a new e-mail address, can the moderator advise myself & fellow members of the procedure to enable this to be undertaken.The 'old' address is still valid for a short whileI will…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Andy Thompson Jan 4, 2011.
After the get together at Stoke Bruerne, a fabulous day!My next question to you all is the original types of coaching stock on the predecessors to the SMJR.The 4 wheel coaches, who were the builder…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim Goodman Jun 19, 2010.
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Welcome and thanks for joining The Rail Tube Network! We have channels for the Steam lover (Steam Tube), Diesel (Diesel Tube), Electric (Electric Tube) and one for those who like their railways 'not there any more!' (Disused Tube). We also have a railway news channel (RTN News International) where you can sign up and add your own railway news as well as reading the lastest railway news from around the globe. We have a monthly newsletter channel (On-Shed), where, every month you get a summary of activity on the network as well as railway news from around the world. If that wasn't enough we have 3 specialist channels about railways important to us here at The Rail Tube Network, The Honeybourne Line, The Stratford Upon Avon & Midland Junction Railway and Sidmouth Junction, click the links at the top of each page and have a look around - sign up and join in!
As a member you can upload your own railway photos and videos as well as rate and comment on other members work. Contact other members on the members only email system, personalise your own page and start blogging, If you belong to a railway related group you can set up your own group page on our ‘Groups Page’ too, it will give your group it’s very own presence on the net!
We hope you soon find your way around and start uploading, we look forward to seeing some of your own work soon on one, or all of the channels!
Tell your friends about and spread the word!
Andy (The Fat Controller ‘TFC’) & Pete (‘Shedmaster’ & ‘Editor’ of ‘On-Shed’)