‘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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SMJ seats at York Museum ? 1 Reply

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. Last reply by Simon Dunkley Feb 22.

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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"In R Robotham's 'The Last Years of the GC Main Line' there's a picture of the train…"

Dick Bodily replied Oct 6, 2009 to The last passenger train on the SMJ?

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"Andy I've been through pix under my name adding tags if necessary. One problem is t…"

Dick Bodily replied Oct 5, 2009 to Materials getting lost

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"John Do you know if the train had worked down to Stratford GWR from Snow Hill with…"

Dick Bodily replied Oct 2, 2009 to The last passenger train on the SMJ?

 12 Oct 20, 2009
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"Barry I think there were was at least one excursion to Stratford Mop after the 1952…"

Dick Bodily replied Oct 1, 2009 to The last passenger train on the SMJ?

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"Andy The pannier was not allowed to run further than Stratford Old Town, 4F 44188 t…"

Dick Bodily replied Sep 30, 2009 to The last passenger train on the SMJ?

 12 Oct 20, 2009
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"Andy Sort of yes! Next time I visit Tescos I shall take a print out of the old pho…"

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"Andy Had a look at the post today, its very sustantial and must have supported a la…"

Dick Bodily replied Sep 3, 2009 to The Fence Post Debate

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"Adrian According to Peter's researches it was known as your version by an old lady…"

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