‘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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"Peter For some reason most if not all of the expresses that then stopped at Northamp…"

Dick Bodily replied Aug 20, 2011 to Blisworth SMJ Station use for parcels in 1960s

 10 Nov 26, 2012
Reply by Peter Fleming

"David It's funny how you forget things, I'd completely forgotten until your comment…"

Dick Bodily replied Aug 19, 2011 to Blisworth SMJ Station use for parcels in 1960s

 10 Nov 26, 2012
Reply by Peter Fleming

"Peter   Your info is interesting because it adds further detail about the end of Bli…"

Dick Bodily replied Aug 19, 2011 to Blisworth SMJ Station use for parcels in 1960s

 10 Nov 26, 2012
Reply by Peter Fleming

"Hi Barry, Eritrea eh? That would be one hell of a lodging turn! I noticed the error,…"

Dick Bodily replied Aug 4, 2011 to The last days of the SMJ Pickups

 3 Aug 4, 2011
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"Thanks Barry this will do nicely. Very useful."

Dick Bodily replied Jul 5, 2011 to Help required for page article for this website

 9 Jul 17, 2011
Reply by John Jennings

"Thanks again Barry and sorry to bother you with another question Do you have WTT tim…"

Dick Bodily replied Jul 4, 2011 to Help required for page article for this website

 9 Jul 17, 2011
Reply by John Jennings

"Barry Thanks a lot, fantastic stuff. I wonder if the 9.45 went on to Byfield to pick…"

Dick Bodily replied Jul 3, 2011 to Help required for page article for this website

 9 Jul 17, 2011
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"brian Presumably you've seen the picture in Andy TFC's Towcester 'Album' on this web…"

Dick Bodily replied Jul 2, 2011 to Photo Library

 8 Jul 4, 2011
Reply by Brian Elphick

"Thanks Peter The whole trains carrying ironstone probably came from Byfield, there w…"

Dick Bodily replied Jun 28, 2011 to Help required for page article for this website

 9 Jul 17, 2011
Reply by John Jennings

"Andy I shall probably be around Stoke on Friday evening. I intend to be at the Get T…"

Dick Bodily replied May 9, 2011 to Stoke Bruerne Get Together June 11th 2011

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