‘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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"Cheers Jim, useful info, i won't bother as a result. Perhaps that's why it's on Amaz…"

Dick Bodily replied Jan 2, 2013 to Northamptonshire South & West (BR Past & Present)

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"Barry, Unfortunately I can't make out the writing on the log book photo. Did you mak…"

Dick Bodily replied Dec 24, 2012 to Towcester Train Register Book

 5 Dec 26, 2012
Reply by Barry Taylor

"Andy John's suggestion of the West End  pub sounds good to me providing that it's go…"

Dick Bodily replied Nov 29, 2012 to SMJ get-together 2013.

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"44186 was definitely allocated to Northampton up until Oct 1955, when it was transfe…"

Dick Bodily replied Aug 20, 2012 to Photo of 44186 at Fenny Compton (see photo section)

 4 Aug 22, 2012
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"Some of my earliest memories are connected with the SMJ. When I was a toddler every…"

Dick Bodily replied Jul 27, 2012 to A word from John Evans

 5 Jul 27, 2012
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"This series is by SMJ Society member Barry Taylor who as well as contributing  a lot…"

Dick Bodily replied Mar 16, 2012 to RAILWAY BYLINES MAGAZINE

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"Cheers Alwyn, I'd forgot about those workings, does your friend know if any loco typ…"

Dick Bodily replied Feb 20, 2012 to Bletchley shed workings over the SMJ

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"Barry Good to hear from you, send me your email address you can text it to me on 077…"

Dick Bodily replied Oct 5, 2011 to Mystery Parcels Train

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"Careful scrutiny of the picture has revealed that 48305 is carrying a Class K  headl…"

Dick Bodily replied Oct 2, 2011 to Mystery Parcels Train

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"Alwyn 16th February 1962. Looks to be composed of GUV vehicles or similar, possibly…"

Dick Bodily replied Sep 18, 2011 to Mystery Parcels Train

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