‘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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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

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Started by Andy Thompson. Last reply by Nigel on Thursday.

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.

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.

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

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This is a link to my blog about the SMJ on the Amberley Books web site. I am an author for Amberley - hopefully you may find this potted history entertaining. Here is the direct link: …Continue

Started May 25, 2017

Towcester Museum -n SMJR exhibition
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I was visiting Towcester Museum this week dropping off some artefacts for their SMJ exhibition this summer. This is an excellent museum, but they need more SMJ items to make a proper exhibition. I…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by NIGEL Dec 16, 2016.

Blisworth SMJ station use for parcels 1960s

..and presumably you have seen the picture in my album of the reconstructed platforms. I remember them being quite busy with parcels traffic in the mid-1960s, especially at night. I suppose it was…Continue

Started Aug 31, 2011

SMJ number-takers book
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While back in the UK earlier this month, I found a couple of old items from the SMJ in my attic. One was a British Railways Rule Book. It is dated 1950. Inside is written in very neat handwriting "W…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by John Evans Dec 14, 2010.

 

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John Evans replied to Dave Hayward's discussion 'Banbury Merton Road Shed and Britannia Works Tramway'
"Picture No. 18, Branch Lines Around Towcester, Middleton Press, by Vic Mitchell and Keith Smith. There is also a diagram in the same authors' book Oxford to Bletchley plate XXV/XXVI."
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0-6-0ST "Cherwell"

"Looks like restoration is now in the pipeline for real. It has been a long wait. A few years ago I tried to donate railway books to sell or raffle for the (presumed) restoration fund for 'Cherwell', but I kind of got the brushoff from the…"
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Olney Station

"Sad, but still a nice shot."
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Stoke Bruerne station

"Gosh, this is so encouragingly well preserved and complete - so ripe for demolition and 'redevelopment'. They built them to last back then, didn't they? To me it is part and parcel of education (one of the most important activities…"
Mar 15, 2020

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The SMJ - a good read?

Posted on October 11, 2011 at 7:10 5 Comments

My collection of books specifically about the SMJ totals just seven - and two of these are versions of the same book. But if you are thinking of starting a collection of SMJ books, which ones should you buy?

 

Book No 1: I started back in 1962 with The Stratford-upon-Avon & Midland Junction Railway by J.M. Dunn (Oakwood Press 1952). It can't have been too popular as I was able to buy a new copy ten years after it was printed, from…

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At 20:42 on June 30, 2013, Andy Thompson said…

John. Have you seen the Tiffield station thread on the forum. I've just dragged you into it after deiscovering your image on Fickr of 'Probably' the station site! Sorry!!  Andy

http://thesmjr.ning.com/forum/topics/tiffield-station-site?commentId=3138568%3AComment%3A51761

At 18:01 on January 26, 2013, Andy Thompson said…

Cheque safely here John, many thanks! Andy

At 19:34 on January 9, 2013, John Norton said…
Thanks John, I have just realised you are related to Nick, my local model shop where I spend too much money.

I think my friend George Woodcock who I am building the model of Towcester with has already sent you a email.
Thanks for your help
Best regards
John
At 17:51 on July 1, 2011, Brian Elphick said…

Hi John thanks for the reply if I come across anything I'll give you a call

 

Cheers

Brian

At 20:20 on October 5, 2010, Andy Thompson said…
John

What great photos. We really thank you for them! Andy
At 20:54 on June 18, 2010, Peter S Lewis said…
Hello John,

Welcome to the site!
We shall look forward to your contributions!

Peter
At 17:51 on June 18, 2010, Andy Thompson said…
Hi John. Nice to have you onboard. Yes We'd love to see the slides on the side. Tell me more
Andy
 
 
 

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