‘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"
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
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.
In looking for records of Richard Dunkley's career we have drawn a blank in many areas and are faced with a speculative trip to Kew Records Office - unless one of you guys know some answers:
1) Documentary proof he built the Arch
2) Support for the idea it was started by some other builder who made a mess of it.
3) How did Richard Dunkley establish his reputation in the early days? Apart from the likelihood that his patrons may have been Stephenson and/or Duke of Grafton
4) Family life produced three daughters and one son. That's all we know!
hey Brian, you have linked to MY article on the topic. It's work in progress and I am hoping to get info. from any railways expert! thanks anyway - i bet that doesn't happen very often. Tony
Brian Porteous said:
Tony,
If you haven't checked this out in the interim, this link may be of use.