‘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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Salford Priors station building under threat

Not quite on the SMJR but sad news that there's a planning application to demolish Salford Priors station building.Local campaign here, apologies for Facebook link:…Continue

Started by Simon Stevens Nov 25.

Smj exploring and making new youtube videos

Hi all members.I was wondering if you could help by subscribing to my YouTube channel ‘NWP EXPLORING’ Mainly railway history and some exploring the SMJ .im planning to explore and video more of the SMJ ,  and if you have a desired area you would…Continue

Started by Neil Nov 22.

SMJ item for auction 5 Replies

{I'm not promoting this sale but adding it for members' intetest only, thanks.]A Stratford Upon Avon and Midland Junction Railway bridge weight notice, cast iron, 16½"x11¾", the back repainted. These signs date from prior to the formation of the…Continue

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Started by Graham Ward. Last reply by Russ Firth Nov 21.

Binton station plans 3 Replies

Hi!I recently discovered this article on Binton station building in the now long defunct magazine ‘Model Railways’ from 1976. It includes a full plan which might encourage someone to model this simple station.Does anyone have access to, or know of a…Continue

Started by Martin Bromage. Last reply by Paul Stratford Nov 21.

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Simon Stevens posted a discussion

Salford Priors station building under threat

Not quite on the SMJR but sad news that there's a planning application to demolish Salford Priors station building.Local campaign here, apologies for Facebook link:…See More
Nov 25
Neil commented on Andy Thompson's photo
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map 1965

"Is there any evidence of this quarry today?"
Nov 23
Terry Dorrity left a comment for Gordon Hopkinson
"Morning Gordon,  Perhaps you could forward it to the site for me. I tried to join but my request was refused for some reason.  Cheers,  Terry"
Nov 23
Neil posted a discussion

Smj exploring and making new youtube videos

Hi all members.I was wondering if you could help by subscribing to my YouTube channel ‘NWP EXPLORING’ Mainly railway history and some exploring the SMJ .im planning to explore and video more of the SMJ ,  and if you have a desired area you would…See More
Nov 22
Gordon Hopkinson left a comment for Terry Dorrity
"Hello, great photo. Have you considered posting this to Britain's Railways Remembered, A Facebook site? I've seen very little of the SMJ on this site. Cheers, Gordon. "
Nov 22
Dick Bodily posted a status
"It's great to again be able to see the articles and pictures that disappeared. Well done Andy! Dick B"
Nov 22
Terry Dorrity posted a photo

44xxx derailed at Stratford SMJ turntable

Oops! A 4F has come to grief while leaving the turntable at the Stratford-upon-Avon and Midland Junction (later LMS) engine shed at Stratford Old Town during 1959. What appears to be a Hawksworth pannier tank came to the rescue with its breakdown…
Nov 22
Russ Firth replied to Graham Ward's discussion 'SMJ item for auction'
"I managed to get this nice one last year, the seller also sold this red one at the same time, which a friend of mine bought. "
Nov 21

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