‘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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BLAKESLEY and an SMJ stamp

This item has come up in an auction recently and is a glimpse of the practice of carrying mail by train. Apart from the SMJ…Continue

Started by Graham Ward yesterday.

Further about Ravenstone Wood Junction 1 Reply

Firstly a belated thanks to Barry for his excellent research that has returned these signal lever plates to their rightful home! [Perhaps their place of residence on the website needs changing!] Apologies for starting s new Forum discussion on this…Continue

Started by Dave Hayward. Last reply by Barry Taylor Oct 23.

Ravenstone Wood Junction Signal Box-an anomaly 3 Replies

Closely examining the brass lever plates shown in the Olney Line entry in the Index Section of this website I noticed a significant anomaly. Some of the above plates, specifically 1, 10, 11, 12, 25, 32, 34. refer to platforms, loading dock, goods…Continue

Started by Dave Hayward. Last reply by Barry Taylor Oct 9.

SMJ keys from the Towcester area 1 Reply

I have been contacted by someone who wishes to dispose of two sets of SMJ-related keys from the Towcester area, but does not want to put personal email or other details on this website. They have been given to him by the estate manager at Easton…Continue

Started by Barry Taylor. Last reply by Barry Taylor Sep 4.

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At 10:58 on February 18, 2011, Dick Bodily said…

Keith

 

Thanks for that shall probably attend the open day.

 

Dick

At 8:46 on February 17, 2011, Dick Bodily said…

Keith

 

Welcome to the website.

 

I put together an album of pictures of Byfield which is on this website but most of the pictures are of the Ironstone workings. Follow the link SMJ Albums then search for Byfiled and you should find it.

I'd very much like to see the Woodford layout. I've heard about it from Rex Partridge but I've never actually got round to going to see it. I've not seen Rex since the 1960's but sometimes ring him up, He's helped a lot with info for some of my articles on this website ( Locos seen on the SMJ, Railtours, etc.) I believe he and some other local enthusiasts also have occasional (monthly?) get togethers at the same venue.

 

Dick Bodily

At 8:00 on February 17, 2011, Keith Simmons said…

Hi Guys

I am a member of Woodford Halse Model Railway Club

I lived in Woodford for 15 Years

I recently moved to Eydon - 2 miles away

 

I am researching Byfield as i have th task of constructing a OO scale model of the station Buildings

 

Any Pictures or plans would be gratefully received

 

The Club has a layout over 3 rooms in the Social Club in Woodford

Based on Woodford and its environment including the SMJ junction

Has been there for over 30 year sand has been renovated over the last 3 years and work is continuing

We meet for a couple of hours on a Wednesday at & Pm

 

Other times when construction taking place

 

Visitors and new Members always welcome!

 

 

At 7:08 on February 17, 2011, Andy Thompson said…

Glad you found us Keith! Welcome aboard!

Andy

 
 
 

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