‘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.
SMJ photos
RICHARD, HERE'S AN AERIAL VIEW OF LLOYDS SIDING AREA C.2010
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Permalink Reply by Richard Woods on
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Interesting! I've always meant to get over the other side of the A43 to get a look at the link between the Lloyds sidings and the Easton Neston Quarries. Does anybody know whether it's strictly private property, or have any SMJ members been over there before?
Richard Woods
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Permalink Reply by NIGEL on
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There is a footpath that crosses the old siding which starts from the A43, opposite the 3rd lodge. I have planned to do this walk for some time now, just waiting for some better weather. From the footpath you should be able to pick up the old line, and head NE towards Tiffield and the flooded clay pit / brick works site. Strictly speaking the site is private property and there is pheasant shooting in the area at weekends.
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