‘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
National Archives, Donation and Kineton Photograph
Not sure if others are aware of the significant amount of documents held by the National Archives on the SMJ. The collection consists mainly of Directors Minutes etc. There is also a collection of early 20th C timetables, handbills etc. which I have…Continue
Started by Dave Hayward Apr 26.
Model Railways
HiI'm selling my collection of SMJR related 00 gauge modelsIf of interest for any of you please contact me by mail atjfreuville@gmail.comand I will send you the list and photosKind regardsJackContinue
Started by Jack Freuville Feb 23.
BLAKESLEY and an SMJ stamp
This item has come up in an auction recently and is a glimpse of the practice of carrying mail by train. Apart from the SMJ…Continue
Started by Graham Ward Nov 14, 2025.
Further about Ravenstone Wood Junction 1 Reply
Firstly a belated thanks to Barry for his excellent research that has returned these signal lever plates to their rightful home! [Perhaps their place of residence on the website needs changing!] Apologies for starting s new Forum discussion on this…Continue
Started by Dave Hayward. Last reply by Barry Taylor Oct 23, 2025.
SMJ photos
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More building at TowcesterI hear there has been more building at the station site in Towcester. Anyone know what they've dug up? Started by Andy ThompsonLatest Reply |
Bidford-on-AvonShall we bring this discussion under the proper heading! So far as the OS plan surveyed 1885, published 1886, is concerned: the OS liked -… Started by Richard MaundLatest Reply |
Station Totems / running in boardsI look at the adverts for the railwayana auction houses and see various stations represented in totem form and I was wondering, how many of… Started by GaryLatest Reply |
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National Archives, Donation and Kineton PhotographNot sure if others are aware of the significant amount of documents held by the National Archives on the SMJ. The collection consists main… Started by Dave Hayward |
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Model RailwaysHi I'm selling my collection of SMJR related 00 gauge models If of interest for any of you please contact me by mail at jfreuville@gmail.co… Started by Jack Freuville |
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BLAKESLEY and an SMJ stampThis item has come up in an auction recently and is a glimpse of the practice of carrying mail by train. Apart from the SMJ stamp, it also… Started by Graham Ward |
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Further about Ravenstone Wood JunctionFirstly a belated thanks to Barry for his excellent research that has returned these signal lever plates to their rightful home! [Perhaps t… Started by Dave Hayward |
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Oct 23, 2025 Reply by Barry Taylor |
Ravenstone Wood Junction Signal Box-an anomalyClosely examining the brass lever plates shown in the Olney Line entry in the Index Section of this website I noticed a significant anomaly… Started by Dave Hayward |
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Oct 9, 2025 Reply by Barry Taylor |
SMJ keys from the Towcester areaI have been contacted by someone who wishes to dispose of two sets of SMJ-related keys from the Towcester area, but does not want to put pe… Started by Barry Taylor |
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Sep 4, 2025 Reply by Barry Taylor |
Bridge signAn East and West Junction and Stratford-On-Avon, Towcester and Midland Junction Railways bridge weight notice, cast iron, 16½"x11¾", the f… Started by Graham Ward |
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Jun 1, 2025 Reply by Russ Firth |
SMJ Postage stamps 1911 and 1924A couple of items recently up for auction. GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY COMPANY AND STRATFORD-UPON-AVON & MIDLAND JUNCTION: 6 June 1911 env.… Started by Graham Ward |
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More building at TowcesterI hear there has been more building at the station site in Towcester. Anyone know what they've dug up? Started by Andy Thompson |
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Apr 19, 2025 Reply by John Evans |
Loco N° 5. 2-4-0THi everybody I’m building a OO gauge model of Fenny Compton and Clifford Sidings over here in Belgium. Quite a strange idea but so be it… I… Started by Jack Freuville |
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Mar 17, 2025 Reply by Simon Dunkley |
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