‘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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SMJ keys from the Towcester area
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 Aug 21.
Bridge sign 3 Replies
An East and West Junction and Stratford-On-Avon, Towcester and Midland Junction Railways bridge weight notice, cast iron, 16½"x11¾", the front repainted. As is usual, the company title has been altered to Stratford-On-Avon and Midland Junction…Continue
Started by Graham Ward. Last reply by Russ Firth Jun 1.
SMJ Postage stamps 1911 and 1924
A couple of items recently up for auction.GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY COMPANY AND STRATFORD-UPON-AVON & MIDLAND JUNCTION: 6…Continue
Started by Graham Ward May 21.
More building at Towcester 3 Replies
I hear there has been more building at the station site in Towcester.Anyone know what they've dug up?…Continue
Tags: Towcester
Started by Andy Thompson. Last reply by John Evans Apr 19.
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Upcoming 150 Year Anniversary of opening of Blisworth-Towcester line.
Bit of advance notice, but on April 30th 2016, it will be 150 years since the opening of Blisworth - Towcester line.
Surely worth a celebration of some sort / get together at the Blisworth/Towcester end?
Graham Campion
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Comment by Peter S Lewis on March 9, 2015 at 18:25
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Sounds like a very good idea!
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Comment by Rob Davidson on March 9, 2015 at 16:41
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Great idea, I'm all for it, so count me in
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Comment by Andy Thompson on March 9, 2015 at 11:31
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I think Towcester should be involved in some way! Thoughts? Andy
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Comment by GRAHAM CAMPION on March 7, 2015 at 11:32
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The Walnut Tree Inn - website says it is open from 10.00hrs daily. Maybe a member living locally could call in and broach the idea?
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Comment by Jim Goodman on March 6, 2015 at 18:20
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Great idea, I wonder if the hotel at Blisworth would be interested?
Jim.
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