‘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
More building at Towcester 2 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 Nigel Nov 7.
Broom History Group Event 9th November 2024
Broom History Group will be holding an event at Broom Village Hall 2-4pm on 9th November 2024 including a film on the railway and Broom Junction.…Continue
Started by Simon Stevens Oct 25.
Misunderstanding Easton Neston 2 Replies
Hello, I'm a new member and I've searched through the articles and can't find anything specific to my answer/ question. Can anyone help?…Continue
Started by Matt Davis. Last reply by Matt Davis Oct 16.
Loco N° 5. 2-4-0T
Hi everybodyI’m building a OO gauge model of Fenny Compton and Clifford Sidings over here in Belgium.Quite a strange idea but so be it…In view of this I plan to transform a RTR Beatie Well Tank into SMJR N° 5 the 2-4-0T and use some etchings for the…Continue
Started by Jack Freuville Aug 29.
SMJ photos
SMJ photo on ebay - possibly!
Just seen this photo on ebay:-
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332048157752?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649...
Not a location, or vehicle, I recognise. I can see a diamond shape cast iron sign on the bridge that looks familiar. Any thoughts?
Jim.
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Permalink Reply by NIGEL on
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If you look at the back of the postcard it states ' Kinnerley Junction S & M Jn Rly.'
This is on the Shropshire & Montgomeryshire Light Railway.........sorry to disappoint, but it does have a connection with the SMJR......Colonel Stephens !!!
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Permalink Reply by Jim Goodman on
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Thanks Nigel, I didn't see the reverse photo. I knew it wasn't our railway though, I'll let them know.
Jim.
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The group photo at Burton Dassett, with Bridge 66 over the single line track and siding, is interesting.
Although not dated the bridge looks to have been rebuilt as the brickwork seems new.
Note the weeds in the siding area, and the old diamond sign near the bridge.
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Bridge 66 group photo at Burton Dassett on ebay
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Permalink Reply by Robin Cullup on
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NIGEL said:The group photo at Burton Dassett, with Bridge 66 over the single line track and siding, is interesting.
Although not dated the bridge looks to have been rebuilt as the brickwork seems new.
Note the weeds in the siding area, and the old diamond sign near the bridge.
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This train with reporting number W710 was a special run by the Birmingham Locomotive Club on 14.7.1951 and the loco was "4F" 44057. The route was B'ham New St - Northampton - Olney (reverse) - SMJ to Towcester - Woodford Halse (two reversals), then Stratford, Broom Jcn and New St.
There were photo-stops at various locations as well as a visit to Woodford Halse shed. Quite a trip.
Robin Cullup
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