‘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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"Ron, I have spoken with Rex who tells me that in the early 60s he saw such freights…"

Dick Bodily replied Aug 11, 2013 to Sunday trains

 9 Sep 5, 2013
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"Any idea of more exact dates, even the actual year might be near enough as probably…"

Dick Bodily replied Aug 5, 2013 to Sunday trains

 9 Sep 5, 2013
Reply by John Jennings

"Cheers Nigel, Not heard of that one, so I've added it to the SMJ Nicknames page. Dick"

Dick Bodily replied Mar 11, 2013 to SMJR nicknames

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"There's a whole list of nicknames if you click on the Index link top left of the pag…"

Dick Bodily replied Mar 9, 2013 to THE SCRATTER

 1 Mar 9, 2013
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"Cheers Nigel, That will save me a visit, so it's either Bridge 3 or Bridge 4, 5 is r…"

Dick Bodily replied Feb 23, 2013 to TRACK DOUBLING UNDER BRIDGES 2 & 3 AT GAYTON

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"Here's a link to Blisworth Images to view the picture of the loading chute to the N&…"

Dick Bodily replied Feb 23, 2013 to TRACK DOUBLING UNDER BRIDGES 2 & 3 AT GAYTON

 14 Mar 27, 2013
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"Barry The more I reread Tonks the more I think he was as much in the dark as we are…"

Dick Bodily replied Feb 22, 2013 to TRACK DOUBLING UNDER BRIDGES 2 & 3 AT GAYTON

 14 Mar 27, 2013
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"Barry This suddenly clears up a lot of queries and makes good sense to me. Interesti…"

Dick Bodily replied Feb 21, 2013 to TRACK DOUBLING UNDER BRIDGES 2 & 3 AT GAYTON

 14 Mar 27, 2013
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"Cheers Barry, I've got a friend who actually travelled from Cardington - Bridgnorth…"

Dick Bodily replied Feb 11, 2013 to Cardington - Bridgnorth RAF Specials

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"Binton station building still exists, as does the signalbox at Broom Junction's sout…"

Dick Bodily replied Jan 21, 2013 to remains of SMJ

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