‘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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"Can confirm that there was a foot crossing between Blakesley Bridge 24 and Dunkley's…"

Dick Bodily replied Jun 8, 2014 to Tiffield Station Site

 37 Jun 8, 2014
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"The York - Bournemouth Cross Country trains ran that route right up to the final day…"

Dick Bodily replied Apr 22, 2014 to Woodford Halse - Banbury 27th August 1966

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Reply by Robin Cullup

"Ian, Here's a link to the Railtours page https://thesmjr.ning.com/page/rail-tours And…"

Dick Bodily replied Apr 5, 2014 to Goldicot Cutting Photograph

 7 Apr 20, 2014
Reply by John Jennings

"News of another Byfield layout.  A member of the Woodford Halse Model Railway Club, …"

Dick Bodily replied Mar 25, 2014 to Private Owner Wagons on the SMJ in the Pre-Group Era

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"One of the previously considered alternative routes that was eventually rejected was…"

Dick Bodily replied Mar 17, 2014 to HS2 and the SMJ

 9 Apr 10, 2014
Reply by John Cosford

"Gillian,   There's a picture in 'London Midland Steam Finale ' by Michael Welch ( Ru…"

Dick Bodily replied Feb 17, 2014 to Towcester Station Water Tower

 2 Feb 17, 2014
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"Cheers Barry, I might put a page together on the subject if we get more replies.  I'…"

Dick Bodily replied Feb 2, 2014 to SMJR Station Running In Name Boards

 3 Feb 4, 2014
Reply by Barry Taylor

"Barry That rings a bell now you've mentioned it, I reckon you are right. Cheers Dick"

Dick Bodily replied Jan 23, 2014 to Any ideas?

 3 Jan 24, 2014
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"Generally speaking ex LNER locos never got further than Byfield Ironstone sidings on…"

Dick Bodily replied Aug 14, 2013 to Sunday trains

 9 Sep 5, 2013
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"There were coal trains as well. The unfinished steel came from Consett and Scunthorp…"

Dick Bodily replied Aug 14, 2013 to Sunday trains

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