‘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
magnet fishing
Hi everyone, yesterday I did some magnet fishing with the grandchildren from the SMJ bridge over the river Tove in Towester, to great excitement of the children (and myself) we pulled out three chair screws and a rivet which looked similar in style…Continue
Started by Steve Camm Sep 1.
One of the best preserved SMJ bridges? 1 Reply
I was at Ettington the other day and apart from the good shed, which has had a lot of money spent on it including full glazing, the station building is still there. But my attention went to the station bridge (No. 73?) which is in very good…Continue
Started by John Evans. Last reply by Andy Thompson Aug 30.
Passenger Trains connected to the SMJ
Following on from the previous discussion about WD passenger trains on the SMJ during the 1940s; it must be said that passenger trains ran on metals connected to the SMJ until the mid 1960s. There was a passenger service from the nearest point to…Continue
Started by Dave Hayward Jun 16.
Wartime passenger trains from Burton Dassett 3 Replies
Arthur Jordan in his book, The Stratford Upon Avon and Midland Junction Railway - The Shakespeare Route at pp 82 mentions a WW2 late night special from Stratford on Avon to Burton Dassett for soldiers at the CAD. I would envisage that this did not…Continue
Started by Dave Hayward. Last reply by Dave Hayward Jun 16.
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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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magnet fishingHi everyone, yesterday I did some magnet fishing with the grandchildren from the SMJ bridge over the river Tove in Towester, to great excit… Started by Steve Camm |
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One of the best preserved SMJ bridges?I was at Ettington the other day and apart from the good shed, which has had a lot of money spent on it including full glazing, the station… Started by John Evans |
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Aug 30 Reply by Andy Thompson |
Passenger Trains connected to the SMJFollowing on from the previous discussion about WD passenger trains on the SMJ during the 1940s; it must be said that passenger trains ran… Started by Dave Hayward |
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Wartime passenger trains from Burton DassettArthur Jordan in his book, The Stratford Upon Avon and Midland Junction Railway - The Shakespeare Route at pp 82 mentions a WW2 late night… Started by Dave Hayward |
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Jun 16 Reply by Dave Hayward |
PPhoto AlbumsAndy About two years ago I ended up with some railway matter from a Bill Kendall who had been a Signalman on SMJ ending his railway career… Started by Robin Leslie Patrick |
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Jun 8 Reply by Dave Hayward |
Broom Junction station site for saleGreat opportunity for an SMJ enthusiast perhaps. I'm not sure what you could actually do with this site though! https://www.zoopla.co.uk/f… Started by Simon Stevens |
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May 17 Reply by Simon Stevens |
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 |
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