‘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 Forum

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.

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

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Started by Andy Thompson. Last reply by John Evans Apr 19.

SMJ photos

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Unidentified locations on the SMJ

I have recently acquired a number of photos of the SMJ taken during the period late 1950's to early 1960's.

Fortunately most have full details provided, but I am left with four which I cannot identify.

I can rule out the Towcester to Cockley Brake section as the photographer unfortunately only got there after the track had been lifted. Also most - but not all - of the pics on the Towcester to Ravenstone section were taken when it was disused, with the track in poor and weedy condition, so that is less likely but not impossible.

I am hopeful that someone out there in our Society will recognise the locations - I will add the pics in the photo section with a few comments that may assist - thanks for your help!

Barry

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Permalink Reply by Si Donal on March 24, 2013 at 19:18

I'm drawn to the idea of the Stratford - Broome section.  A number of published 1950s pictures show fresh ballast.  It's also a fairly flat stretch of line.

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