‘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

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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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SMJR Logo

Hi There I’m planning to print some water slide decals of the EWJR and the SMJR in 4 mm scale. Can anybody help me sort out the size and co…

Started by Jack Freuville

4 Aug 4, 2022
Reply by Jim Goodman

Footage of the SMJR

Hello, I found your forum searching for the SMJR. I've just uploaded a digitised version of old cine film footage of the line to my Youtube…

Started by G Essex Random Railways

1 Jul 3, 2022
Reply by Jim Goodman

Black & White photos of the SMJ

Hello My name is Mick Baker and i have recently joined your society. A friend of mine Nigel Hadlow, has taken several thousand black &…

Started by Mick Baker

1 Mar 29, 2022
Reply by Peter S Lewis

Station Masters

Stationmasters_Revised_January_2022.xlsx Chris Hillyard on the Facebook Group "Railways Of Northamptonshire and Warwickshire" published th…

Started by Graham Ward

0 Feb 7, 2022

Does this show the Scratter at Roade?

A very short clip of a cricket match at Roade. A goods train passes. Could it be on the SMJR? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnPSvt-NEeI

Started by Ron Johnson

4 Jan 21, 2022
Reply by Chris Hillyard RVM

Newport Pagnell OO gauge - MK Museum

I've added this photo album for Jon , David and anyone else to see. As its not SMJR related I will delete it after a few weeks. here is a l…

Started by Dick Bodily

1 Jan 19, 2022
Reply by Dick Bodily

DVD on the SMJ

Hi I’m looking for a copy of the film “The Stratford Upon Avon & Midland Junction Railway” edited by Hillside Publishing some time ago.…

Started by Jack Freuville

3 Dec 18, 2021
Reply by Jack Freuville

2F WDs working to Bristol

In the 1950s/60s we had a regular working of a 2F Woodford Halse WD to Bristol. I was always intrigued by how they got there. Does anybody…

Started by Bob Bishop

5 Dec 3, 2021
Reply by CLIVE BOARDMAN

Talk to Welford Local History Society

I live in Welford on Avon which now incorporates the former Binton Station with its recent housing development. The local history society i…

Started by John Read

0 Oct 8, 2021

Broom Junction station site for sale

Great 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

2 Oct 4, 2021
Reply by Simon Stevens

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