‘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 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

Tags: Towcester

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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"Interesting.....the old map dated c.1900 shows a BRIDLE ROAD running all the way fro…"

NIGEL replied Jul 14, 2014 to Bridge at Fenny Compton

 4 Jul 14, 2014
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"Just to throw another spanner in the works, there are a few mistakes in the bridge n…"

NIGEL replied Jun 8, 2014 to Tiffield Station Site

 37 Jun 8, 2014
Reply by Dick Bodily

"Does the intermediate block post imply a signal box to control it at that point i.e.…"

NIGEL replied May 22, 2014 to Tiffield Station Site

 37 Jun 8, 2014
Reply by Dick Bodily

"These 2 stone blocks measure 2' x 1' x 1'3" approx. and have 2 threaded bolts cemen…"

NIGEL replied May 20, 2014 to Could these be railway related ?

 1 May 20, 2014
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"Further info on the Towcester & Buckingham Railway, dated 1889 no act."

NIGEL replied Mar 20, 2014 to TOWCESTER & BUCKINGHAM RAILWAY

 2 Mar 20, 2014
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"This is where the proposed HS2 route will cut the SMJR near Greatworth."

NIGEL replied Mar 16, 2014 to HS2 and the SMJ

 9 Apr 10, 2014
Reply by John Cosford

"This is where the proposed HS2 route will cut the SMJR near Aston Le Walls."

NIGEL replied Mar 16, 2014 to HS2 and the SMJ

 9 Apr 10, 2014
Reply by John Cosford

"Remarkable - he did mention a hut, but not what it was made of. If it was made of wo…"

NIGEL replied Mar 2, 2014 to Tiffield Station Site

 37 Jun 8, 2014
Reply by Dick Bodily

"Also of interest is that he states there was a passing loop between the footpath and…"

NIGEL replied Mar 1, 2014 to Tiffield Station Site

 37 Jun 8, 2014
Reply by Dick Bodily

"Having spoken directly with my old work colleague who was born in Tiffield, and whos…"

NIGEL replied Mar 1, 2014 to Tiffield Station Site

 37 Jun 8, 2014
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