‘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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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 on Sunday.

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.

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Simon Dunkley's Discussions (71)

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"There is no hint of the branch to Northampton and Peterborough, (Royal Assent 1843…" Simon Dunkley replied Mar 1, 2017 to SMJ / LNW station arrangements at Blisworth	14	Mar 7, 2017 Reply by Simon Dunkley
"There is a hint of L M S, or 3 cleaned areas, on the tender, plus the smokebox numbe…" Simon Dunkley replied Mar 1, 2017 to Kineton Station	2	Mar 1, 2017 Reply by Simon Dunkley
"You can buy a copy of the 1916 Appendix to the WTT from the Signalling Record Societ…" Simon Dunkley replied Dec 26, 2016 to SMJ Rulebook	6	Dec 26, 2016 Reply by Simon Dunkley
"For those interested, the book can be found by searching for the isbn 1898937435." Simon Dunkley replied Jun 12, 2016 to Mystery line that never was. Did the East & West seek to expand into Bucks?	6	Jan 14, 2017 Reply by NIGEL
"There was an EWJR rule book on eBay 3 or so years ago. I bid on it, but someone jump…" Simon Dunkley replied Jan 18, 2016 to SMJ Rulebook	6	Dec 26, 2016 Reply by Simon Dunkley
"From photos taken in pre-grouping days, I have worked in the past on the assumption…" Simon Dunkley replied Mar 27, 2015 to Paint colours	1	Mar 27, 2015 Reply by Simon Dunkley
"It may be the case that the station master at Morton Pinkney had the key, and knew w…" Simon Dunkley replied Mar 21, 2015 to MORTON PINKNEY LEVEL CROSSING	14	Apr 17, 2021 Reply by Andrew Emmerson
"I was going to say that, but Nigel beat me to it! Try this link, you may have to m…" Simon Dunkley replied Mar 20, 2015 to MORTON PINKNEY LEVEL CROSSING	14	Apr 17, 2021 Reply by Andrew Emmerson
"Railways own the right of way at most crossings, and until traffic levels increased…" Simon Dunkley replied Mar 20, 2015 to MORTON PINKNEY LEVEL CROSSING	14	Apr 17, 2021 Reply by Andrew Emmerson
"Even so, the motorway forms the lowest point in the local area, as was proven on M…" Simon Dunkley replied Mar 17, 2015 to M40 motorway	16	Apr 7, 2015 Reply by Barry Taylor

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Gone but not forgotten: "the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth"

SMJ Forum

National Archives, Donation and Kineton Photograph

Model Railways

BLAKESLEY and an SMJ stamp

Further about Ravenstone Wood Junction 1 Reply

SMJ photos

Simon Dunkley's Discussions (71)

"There is no hint of the branch to Northampton and Peterborough, (Royal Assent 1843…"

"There is a hint of L M S, or 3 cleaned areas, on the tender, plus the smokebox numbe…"

"You can buy a copy of the 1916 Appendix to the WTT from the Signalling Record Societ…"

"For those interested, the book can be found by searching for the isbn 1898937435."

"There was an EWJR rule book on eBay 3 or so years ago. I bid on it, but someone jump…"

"From photos taken in pre-grouping days, I have worked in the past on the assumption…"

"It may be the case that the station master at Morton Pinkney had the key, and knew w…"

"I was going to say that, but Nigel beat me to it! Try this link, you may have to m…"

"Railways own the right of way at most crossings, and until traffic levels increased…"

"Even so, the motorway forms the lowest point in the local area, as was proven on M…"