‘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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" " NIGEL replied Nov 15, 2014 to Helmdon	23	Nov 16, 2014 Reply by Simon Dunkley
"Simon, the seal die is a METAL stamp that was used in a seal press machine to stamp…" NIGEL replied Nov 15, 2014 to Helmdon	23	Nov 16, 2014 Reply by Simon Dunkley
"The G.C.R. seal die for comparison with the coat of arms." NIGEL replied Nov 14, 2014 to Helmdon	23	Nov 16, 2014 Reply by Simon Dunkley
"Paul, do you have a copy of the G.C.R. seal die ?" NIGEL replied Nov 14, 2014 to Helmdon	23	Nov 16, 2014 Reply by Simon Dunkley
"As regards the company 'crest', this seems to have been copied from the seal die,a m…" NIGEL replied Nov 12, 2014 to Helmdon	23	Nov 16, 2014 Reply by Simon Dunkley
"If anybody is interested there is a paperback book titled "BURTON DASSETT RAILWAY ST…" NIGEL replied Nov 8, 2014 to North End and Warwick Road stations?	57	Jan 27, 2024 Reply by Richard Maund
"I think there has been a lot of confusion over the sites for Warwick Road and Burton…" NIGEL replied Nov 7, 2014 to North End and Warwick Road stations?	57	Jan 27, 2024 Reply by Richard Maund
"There is another reference to Burton Dassett sidings, in a working SMJR timetable da…" NIGEL replied Nov 4, 2014 to North End and Warwick Road stations?	57	Jan 27, 2024 Reply by Richard Maund
"The 1908 working timetable issued by the E & W JCN & S-on-A, T & M JCN R…" NIGEL replied Nov 3, 2014 to North End and Warwick Road stations?	57	Jan 27, 2024 Reply by Richard Maund
"Gunpowder wagon label with reference to Burton Dassett Sidings, LMS Section via Fen…" NIGEL replied Nov 3, 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)

" "

"Simon, the seal die is a METAL stamp that was used in a seal press machine to stamp…"

"The G.C.R. seal die for comparison with the coat of arms."

"Paul, do you have a copy of the G.C.R. seal die ?"

"As regards the company 'crest', this seems to have been copied from the seal die,a m…"

"If anybody is interested there is a paperback book titled "BURTON DASSETT RAILWAY ST…"

"I think there has been a lot of confusion over the sites for Warwick Road and Burton…"

"There is another reference to Burton Dassett sidings, in a working SMJR timetable da…"

"The 1908 working timetable issued by the E & W JCN & S-on-A, T & M JCN R…"

"Gunpowder wagon label with reference to Burton Dassett Sidings, LMS Section via Fen…"