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‘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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Proposed conversion of numbers 5 and 6.
According to Dunn, the problems with the two BP tanks ns 5 and 6 running backwards were twice addressed with the idea of converting them to 2-4-2Ts, and that drawings were prepared on at least one occasion.Has anyone ever seen anything of these…Continue
Started by Simon Dunkley Jun 27.
Broom Junction station site for sale 1 Reply
Great opportunity for an SMJ enthusiast perhaps. I'm not sure what you could actually do with this site though!…Continue
Started by Simon Stevens. Last reply by Simon Stevens May 17.
Ravenstone Wood as three way junction? 1 Reply
A close analysis of the 1945 RAF aerial photographs available in the historical imagery resource on Google Earth has provided evidence that Ravenstone Wood was probably a three-way junction during the latter part of WW2 and for an unknown period of…Continue
Started by Dave Hayward. Last reply by Robin Cullup Apr 15.
Turntable at Burton Dassett 4 Replies
As part of my research prior to creating a model of the EHLR/SMJ junction at Burton Dassett, I’ve just had the privilege of looking through the original notes and letters produced by Eric Tonks whilst writing his 1948 book “The Edge Hill Light…Continue
Started by Mark Reader. Last reply by Mark Reader Mar 29.
The SMJR Great War Roll of Honour 11 Replies
Many of you will be aware that in common with all other railway companies the SMJR lost many of its employees for all or part of the Great War as the patriotic duty to volunteer was overwhelming. Railwaymen were technically exempt but many chose to…Continue
Tags: of, Honour, Roll, War, SMJR
Started by John Jennings. Last reply by Simon Stevens Dec 15, 2017.
NEW BOOK ON THE SMJ - AVAILABLE SHORTLY 14 Replies
Hi allI'm pleased to announce that the first volume of my history of…Continue
Started by Barry Taylor. Last reply by John Evans Nov 22, 2017.
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Broom Junction station site for sale
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Great opportunity for an SMJ enthusiast perhaps. I'm not sure what you could actually do with this site though!…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Simon Stevens May 17.
Planning Application for Binton Station Site
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I've just been told by friends from Welford that there's a planning application to redevelop the Binton Station site:…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by John Douglas Aug 25, 2017.
Film show in Warwick 4th May with some SMJ interest
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From the midweek Stratford Herald comes notice of a film show in Warwick on 4th May of local archive footage including 'a railway signalman from Kineton who stayed at his post even after the last…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Andy Thompson May 9, 2014.
Greetings from Bidford & a question re. Arrow river bridge at Broom
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Hello everyone, I've just signed up. I'm a lifelong railway enthusiast originally from Dorset; my earliest memory is of being on the train from Wareham to Swanage. I see a few familiar names on here…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Gary Jun 18, 2014.
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Simon Stevens commented on Mark Reader's photo
Where is this Bridge
"Could be Broom, but the road bridge at the West end of the high street; the terrace of houses at the top right are a good match for those there today. It's definitely not the SMJ bridge."
Simon Stevens replied to John Jennings's discussion 'The SMJR Great War Roll of Honour'"There is a copy of the roll of honour on display in the ticket office at Stratford station."
Simon Stevens posted a discussionBroom Junction station site for sale
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- At 18:50 on November 30, 2014, Peter S Lewis said…
Hello Simon,
Thanks for the info re the phisher...
Action has been taken.
Sorry if it caused inconvenience.. you have confirmed our suspicions.
Thanks again..
Peter
- At 13:10 on April 20, 2014, Peter S Lewis said…
Simon,
Maybe some photos will turn up!!
Peter
- At 8:38 on April 20, 2014, Peter S Lewis said…
Hello Simon,
Welcome to the SMJ site..
We shall look forward to your contributions to the site.. and seeing members of Broom Historical Society joining.. with their wealth of photos(???)
Peter (Bidford-on-Avon)
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