‘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 keys from the Towcester area

I 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 personal email or other details on this website. They have been given to him by the estate manager at Easton…Continue

Started by Barry Taylor Aug 21.

Bridge sign 3 Replies

An East and West Junction and Stratford-On-Avon, Towcester and Midland Junction Railways bridge weight notice, cast iron, 16½"x11¾", the front repainted. As is usual, the company title has been altered to Stratford-On-Avon and Midland Junction…Continue

Started by Graham Ward. Last reply by Russ Firth Jun 1.

SMJ Postage stamps 1911 and 1924

A couple of items recently up for auction.GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY COMPANY AND STRATFORD-UPON-AVON & MIDLAND JUNCTION: 6…Continue

Started by Graham Ward May 21.

More building at Towcester 3 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 John Evans Apr 19.

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"I hope the exhibition is on for a while as I will be "working" Abingdon airshow that…"

Gary replied Feb 18, 2016 to Your museum needs you!

 6 May 25, 2016
Reply by Dick Bodily

"There was a hut for a similar trolley at the Woodford Junction too. It is visible in…"

Gary replied Jan 21, 2016 to Motor Trolley Workings

 5 Mar 7, 2016
Reply by Nick Meredith

"The station is Byfield isn't it?Great bit of history. "

Gary replied Jan 16, 2016 to Article in the Meccano Magazine (Aug 1956) describing the SMJR Railtour

 5 Jan 16, 2016
Reply by Robin Cullup

"Which road was it?Your description leads me to suspect it maybe one of the Great Cen…"

Gary replied Jan 16, 2016 to Bridge near weedon lois

 5 Jan 19, 2016
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"Sorry I can't help you Steven but sounds an interesting DVD Jim... If possible any c…"

Gary replied Jun 18, 2014 to Greetings from Bidford & a question re. Arrow river bridge at Broom

 6 Jan 22, 2021
Reply by Simon Stevens

"That is a great bit of work there."

Gary replied Jan 26, 2014 to Train Simulator SMJ

 7 Aug 8, 2017
Reply by Bob hawes

"Cheers Simon. I can see a goodly few hours spent looking on there... My copy of the…"

Gary replied Dec 22, 2013 to Towcester's first layout. - Any ideas?

 8 Dec 22, 2013
Reply by Gary

"Much obliged Barry. Ordered! ATVB G"

Gary replied Dec 13, 2013 to Towcester's first layout. - Any ideas?

 8 Dec 22, 2013
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"I can live in hope... May have to see if the library have a copy in the meantime. Ch…"

Gary replied Dec 6, 2013 to Towcester's first layout. - Any ideas?

 8 Dec 22, 2013
Reply by Gary

"Brilliant Barry, Much obliged. I will go have a hunt for it. No joy yet... ATVB G"

Gary replied Dec 5, 2013 to Towcester's first layout. - Any ideas?

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