‘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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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.

Loco N° 5. 2-4-0T 1 Reply

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. Last reply by Simon Dunkley Mar 17.

SMJ seats at York Museum ? 1 Reply

I took my grandson to the National Railway Museum on Dec. 30th and noticed two bench seats, of the type found on station platforms until traditional stations were replaced with bus-shelters. Both bear the title " STRATFORD " - I'll try and upload…Continue

Started by Paul Atherton. Last reply by Simon Dunkley Feb 22.

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, 2024.

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Peter Ellis posted a photo

Smokebox plate

Sold at Talisman Railwayana Auctions two years ago. The loco worked on the last day of passenger service in 1952 between Blisworth and Stratford. Shedded at latter depot then coded 21D.
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John Evans posted photos
Apr 19
John Evans replied to Andy Thompson's discussion 'More building at Towcester'
"I was there last week and the new building should not affect what little is left of the SMJ in the Towcester area. I did photograph the Tiffield Road bridge which clings to life in a damaged state. Eventually much of the land between Towcester and…"
Apr 19
John Evans posted a photo

SMJ bridge at Towcester

Tucked behind Screwfix at Towcester is one of the last SMJ structures in the Towcester area to survive. It carried the Tiffield Road (now Old Tiffield Road) over the Towcester-Olney line. Pictures from Olney side of the bridge are impossible due to…
Apr 19
Barry Taylor commented on Jack Freuville's status
"To add a confirmation to Simon's info - I have an original copy of a SMJ Working Timetable Appendix booklet for 1916 which has annotations and amendments as the instructions etc were updated over the years after issue. On page 35 there is a…"
Mar 28
Jack Freuville commented on Jack Freuville's status
"Thanks Simon"
Mar 24
Simon Stevens posted photos
Mar 22
Simon Dunkley commented on Jack Freuville's status
"Engines 4, 5 and 6 were fitted with the Westinghouse air brake, on the LH side (looking forward) and 10-13 were dual fitted, but the air pumps maybe have been removed by late pre-grouping days: 10-12 had the pump on the LH side (most photos are of…"
Mar 17

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Binton

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standard station design?

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