‘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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Loco N° 5. 2-4-0T

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

Started by Jack Freuville Aug 29.

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 Jul 26.

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.

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Not exactly railway but the exact type of bottle illustrated in Arthur Jordan's book. His mother had been Manageress in the Stratford Old Station refreshment room where this beer was sold. Was it any good ? !
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An original armorial crest ,sold recently at auction (GCR Auctions)
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Last train 1952.

This newspaper cutting on the site, originally posted by Alwyn Sparrow,concerns the last train. However it states that a Mr Clifton had presented the very first ticket issued in 1875, Stratford to Salford Priors, to the Shakespeare TrustMuseum. I…
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The original 1960 ground frame sign when on display at Stratford Railway Museum, sadly now closed. The railway collection contents were sold but the extensive model railway built by Mr Cowan is still awaiting a new home I believe.
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Model of the Old Station at the now closed Stratford Railway Museum in Rother Street.
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Dated 18 jan 1952 , just a few months before closure of passenger services.
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SMJ button

"SMJ buttons are not that common. I have seen them go for £200 in the past although this one at GCRA auctions was just £50"
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Original leaflet. Different stations to one in Arthur Jordan's book.
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"Hello Peter A warm welcome to the site!! Enjoy!! Peter"
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Which station was not on the SMJ network?
Dawlish
Which rail company became a constituate part of the SMJ?
The East and West Junction Railway

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At 16:07 on January 18, 2024, Peter S Lewis said…

Hello Peter

A warm welcome to the site!!

Enjoy!!

Peter

 
 
 

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