‘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 keys from the Towcester area 1 Reply

I have been contacted by someone who wishes to dispose of two sets of SMJ-related keys from the Towcester area, but does not want to put personal email or other details on this website. They have been given to him by the estate manager at Easton…Continue

Started by Barry Taylor. Last reply by Barry Taylor Sep 4.

Bridge sign 3 Replies

An East and West Junction and Stratford-On-Avon, Towcester and Midland Junction Railways bridge weight notice, cast iron, 16½"x11¾", the front repainted. As is usual, the company title has been altered to Stratford-On-Avon and Midland Junction…Continue

Started by Graham Ward. Last reply by Russ Firth Jun 1.

SMJ Postage stamps 1911 and 1924

A couple of items recently up for auction.GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY COMPANY AND STRATFORD-UPON-AVON & MIDLAND JUNCTION: 6…Continue

Started by Graham Ward May 21.

More building at Towcester 3 Replies

I hear there has been more building at the station site in Towcester.Anyone know what they've dug up?…Continue

Tags: Towcester

Started by Andy Thompson. Last reply by John Evans Apr 19.

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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
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