‘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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"Update on the exhibition at Towcester museum. The exhibition will run from May to Ju…"

NIGEL replied Feb 25, 2016 to Your museum needs you!

 6 May 25, 2016
Reply by Dick Bodily

"Thanks for that Andy. The museum are putting on this exhibition for our, The SMJ Soc…"

NIGEL replied Feb 16, 2016 to Your museum needs you!

 6 May 25, 2016
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"All the brickwork for the abutments and retaining walls on either side were of blue…"

NIGEL replied May 4, 2015 to Bridge 12

 11 May 4, 2015
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"The bridge abutments look very new, especially the left hand side pair. I can't quit…"

NIGEL replied May 4, 2015 to Bridge 12

 11 May 4, 2015
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"Would you agree that the track does not look level from the platforms to the bridge?…"

NIGEL replied May 4, 2015 to Bridge 12

 11 May 4, 2015
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"An interesting article in BRJ No.76, about Bridge 12 over the A5, the Lucas Bridge.…"

NIGEL replied May 3, 2015 to Bridge 12

 11 May 4, 2015
Reply by NIGEL

"The transition from wooden to concrete sleepers is evident at this point. Most of th…"

NIGEL replied Apr 5, 2015 to M40 motorway

 16 Apr 7, 2015
Reply by Barry Taylor

"View of M40 bridge showing why the track had to be elevated to the extent that it ha…"

NIGEL replied Apr 5, 2015 to M40 motorway

 16 Apr 7, 2015
Reply by Barry Taylor

"Correction to last statement......only part of the line in this area is welded conti…"

NIGEL replied Apr 5, 2015 to M40 motorway

 16 Apr 7, 2015
Reply by Barry Taylor

"There is a reference to the SMJR being known as " FIG & ORANGE"  and  "DRUM &…"

NIGEL replied Apr 4, 2015 to SMJR nicknames

 3 Apr 6, 2015
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