‘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'

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Funny Story about Kineton Military Railway 1 Reply

An improbable, funny, but absolutely true story relating to the Kineton military railway.Long after my Army days I still retained an affection and passing interest in Kineton ammunition depot where I served during the 1960s. Coupled to a 'love' of…Continue

Started by Dave Hayward. Last reply by Dave Hayward Apr 28.

Blisworth - Towcester ETS working

Electric train staff equipment had been brought into use between Blisworth and Towcester by 9 August 1910 (date of SMJR minute 451 (TNA file RAIL 674/3)) and presumably the new signal box at Blisworth appeared at the same time. In that this was so…Continue

Started by Richard Maund Apr 20.

Blisworth 1920

SMJ board minute 1474 of 13 April 1921 (TNA file RAIL 674/4) approved that “the following expenditure be charged to Capital” for year 1920: “Blisworth: Signalling and alterations to Permanent Way, Improvements and additional signalling: £800”. In…Continue

Started by Richard Maund Apr 20.

Evesham Redditch & Stratford-upon-Avon Junction Railway 8 Replies

Did this railway (as opposed to the East & West Junction Railway) go into receivership - if so, when. And when did it come out of receivership?Continue

Started by Richard Maund. Last reply by Richard Maund Feb 11.

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"You can buy a copy of the 1916 Appendix to the WTT from the Signalling Record Societ…" Simon Dunkley replied Dec 26, 2016 to SMJ Rulebook	6	Dec 26, 2016 Reply by Simon Dunkley
"For those interested, the book can be found by searching for the isbn 1898937435." Simon Dunkley replied Jun 12, 2016 to Mystery line that never was. Did the East & West seek to expand into Bucks?	6	Jan 14, 2017 Reply by NIGEL
"There was an EWJR rule book on eBay 3 or so years ago. I bid on it, but someone jump…" Simon Dunkley replied Jan 18, 2016 to SMJ Rulebook	6	Dec 26, 2016 Reply by Simon Dunkley
"From photos taken in pre-grouping days, I have worked in the past on the assumption…" Simon Dunkley replied Mar 27, 2015 to Paint colours	1	Mar 27, 2015 Reply by Simon Dunkley
"It may be the case that the station master at Morton Pinkney had the key, and knew w…" Simon Dunkley replied Mar 21, 2015 to MORTON PINKNEY LEVEL CROSSING	14	Apr 17, 2021 Reply by Andrew Emmerson
"I was going to say that, but Nigel beat me to it! Try this link, you may have to m…" Simon Dunkley replied Mar 20, 2015 to MORTON PINKNEY LEVEL CROSSING	14	Apr 17, 2021 Reply by Andrew Emmerson
"Railways own the right of way at most crossings, and until traffic levels increased…" Simon Dunkley replied Mar 20, 2015 to MORTON PINKNEY LEVEL CROSSING	14	Apr 17, 2021 Reply by Andrew Emmerson
"Even so, the motorway forms the lowest point in the local area, as was proven on M…" Simon Dunkley replied Mar 17, 2015 to M40 motorway	16	Apr 7, 2015 Reply by Barry Taylor
"Raised platforms were quite common in Victorian time and were used for loading horse…" Simon Dunkley replied Dec 5, 2014 to North End and Warwick Road stations?	57	Jan 27 Reply by Richard Maund
"At a guess, the large goods shed was used as a grain store, and presumably the EW…" Simon Dunkley replied Dec 5, 2014 to North End and Warwick Road stations?	57	Jan 27 Reply by Richard Maund

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Funny Story about Kineton Military Railway 1 Reply

Blisworth - Towcester ETS working

Blisworth 1920

Evesham Redditch & Stratford-upon-Avon Junction Railway 8 Replies

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Simon Dunkley's Discussions (69)

"You can buy a copy of the 1916 Appendix to the WTT from the Signalling Record Societ…"

"For those interested, the book can be found by searching for the isbn 1898937435."

"There was an EWJR rule book on eBay 3 or so years ago. I bid on it, but someone jump…"

"From photos taken in pre-grouping days, I have worked in the past on the assumption…"

"It may be the case that the station master at Morton Pinkney had the key, and knew w…"

"I was going to say that, but Nigel beat me to it! Try this link, you may have to m…"

"Railways own the right of way at most crossings, and until traffic levels increased…"

"Even so, the motorway forms the lowest point in the local area, as was proven on M…"

"Raised platforms were quite common in Victorian time and were used for loading horse…"

"At a guess, the large goods shed was used as a grain store, and presumably the EW…"