‘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 seats at York Museum ?

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 Jan 5.

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

Tags: Towcester

Started by Andy Thompson. Last reply by Nigel Nov 7, 2024.

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.

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, 2024.

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"Most SMJ rolling stock had vacuum and Westinghouse brake systems or at least through pipes. photos of SMJ locos show no Westingh..pump."
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SMJ seats at York Museum ?

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…See More
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Rule Book

Did anyone get this interesting, and rare , item in auction recently ?
Dec 1, 2024
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44188 at Stratford Old Town on SLS Railtour

"I think the man in the cab looks like Dave Cook, a Stratford man who worked for the GPO after leaving the railway."
Nov 24, 2024
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"Thank you to all who have mentioned the spam. The "member" has been removed"
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Stephen Moss left a comment for Peter S Lewis
"Hi Peter I am a differing Stephen Moss! I l lived near Towcester from 1972-1980 before moving away for University. My school backed onto the site of the old station..."
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Towcester Station Site

"This blue brick retaining wall is I believe the cattle dock siding wall."
Nov 7, 2024

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