"Hello Michael,
Our 1/2 mile stretch of the SMJ trackbed is now a nature reserve, supported by the Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire volunteers. They, and my husband`s hard toil has transformed it from a dark tunnel of mainly Hawthorn on the…"
‘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 on Sunday.
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.
SMJ photos
Jean Cholerton's Page
Jean Cholerton's photos
Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 14:00 on January 6, 2015,
Andy Thompson said…
I look forward to seeing the video Peter! I'm a bit worried about the Binton stations site - anyone got any money?? Andy
- At 22:05 on January 5, 2015,
Peter S Lewis said…
Jean,
Still, you have the vivid memories!
Peter
- At 21:39 on January 5, 2015,
Jean,
Thank you for the invite....I'll look out for Little Haven now!!
Question...???? Any photos of that last train????
Kind regards,
Peter
- At 16:03 on January 5, 2015,
Hello Jean,
It so happens that I live in Bidford...Jubilee Close!!!
You probably have a good few tales to tell re the SMJ.. I think the members would be most interested to see anything that can add to the overall history of the line as published here....!!
And the GWR link.... I'm positively drooling over the prospects of more history!!!
Kind regards,
Peter S Lewis
- At 15:54 on January 4, 2015,
Hello Jean,
A warm welcome to the SMJ site!
Peter
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