‘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 ?

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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"I agree with Dick.....I myself would welcome a society visit at some time in the fut…" NIGEL replied Apr 3, 2015 to SMJ150. 150 years since the railway arrived at Towcester	12	Apr 6, 2015 Reply by Andy Thompson
"Looking at published photos of the area near the M40 rail bridge mention is made of…" NIGEL replied Mar 24, 2015 to M40 motorway	16	Apr 7, 2015 Reply by Barry Taylor
"Moreton Pinkney crossing shown on a 1950 map. There is a signal post just to the ea…" NIGEL replied Mar 21, 2015 to MORTON PINKNEY LEVEL CROSSING	14	Apr 17, 2021 Reply by Andrew Emmerson
" Could this be at the old drove road "Oxford Lane" ?" NIGEL replied Mar 20, 2015 to MORTON PINKNEY LEVEL CROSSING	14	Apr 17, 2021 Reply by Andrew Emmerson
"A quote from the Warwickshire Railways website; "Part of the route was re-aligned a…" NIGEL replied Mar 14, 2015 to M40 motorway	16	Apr 7, 2015 Reply by Barry Taylor
"Having looked at later maps, Bidford Siding then becomes Bidford Station on the 1900…" NIGEL replied Feb 2, 2015 to North End and Warwick Road stations?	57	Jan 27, 2024 Reply by Richard Maund
"Slightly off track, there is a map reference to Bidford Siding dated 1885, presumabl…" NIGEL replied Feb 1, 2015 to North End and Warwick Road stations?	57	Jan 27, 2024 Reply by Richard Maund
"Good work Barry, and good to see the 2 stations in print in an official timetable. S…" NIGEL replied Jan 26, 2015 to North End and Warwick Road stations?	57	Jan 27, 2024 Reply by Richard Maund
"Entries found in a later version of C.R.CLINKER'S REGISTER; North End EWJ Closed (P…" NIGEL replied Dec 27, 2014 to North End and Warwick Road stations?	57	Jan 27, 2024 Reply by Richard Maund
"Seems likely that horses were loaded at this station, as the hound van together with…" NIGEL replied Dec 5, 2014 to North End and Warwick Road stations?	57	Jan 27, 2024 Reply by Richard Maund

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

SMJ Forum

SMJ seats at York Museum ?

More building at Towcester 2 Replies

Broom History Group Event 9th November 2024

Misunderstanding Easton Neston 2 Replies

SMJ photos

NIGEL's Discussions (118)

"I agree with Dick.....I myself would welcome a society visit at some time in the fut…"

"Looking at published photos of the area near the M40 rail bridge mention is made of…"

"Moreton Pinkney crossing shown on a 1950 map. There is a signal post just to the ea…"

" Could this be at the old drove road "Oxford Lane" ?"

"A quote from the Warwickshire Railways website; "Part of the route was re-aligned a…"

"Having looked at later maps, Bidford Siding then becomes Bidford Station on the 1900…"

"Slightly off track, there is a map reference to Bidford Siding dated 1885, presumabl…"

"Good work Barry, and good to see the 2 stations in print in an official timetable. S…"

"Entries found in a later version of C.R.CLINKER'S REGISTER; North End EWJ Closed (P…"

"Seems likely that horses were loaded at this station, as the hound van together with…"