‘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'
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Olney BRM Sept 2023
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
Started by Nicholas Young 6 hours ago.
Smj exploring and making new youtube videos 1 Reply
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
Started by Neil. Last reply by Henry Jul 10.
Funny Story about Kineton Military Railway 2 Replies
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.
SMJ makes news in 2024! 1 Reply
RAIB Report 04/2024: Runaway wagon at KinetonContinue
Started by Simon Stevens. Last reply by Andy Thompson Jul 10.
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John Norton's Discussions
Lucas Bridge Towcester Model Layout
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As some of you may know, myself and fellow modeller George Woodcock are building a representation of Towcester as if it remained open until the late 70's.Despite only finding one picture of Lucas…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brian Elphick Aug 3, 2013.
Drawings of Towcester Station
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As a resident of Towcester it has long been an ambition of mine to build a model railway layout of the area.A friend of mine George Woodcock and myself have constructed the boards, laid the track and…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brian Elphick Jan 30, 2013.
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See my drawings I uploaded - hope they help. They were actually made at the station in 1966 so I think they are fairly accurate, although I was a teenager at the time. I know, I should have got a proper life.
John
Hello John,
Welcome to the SMJ site!
Peter
I thought you were a member JOhn! Good to have you back anyway! Andy