‘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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Further about Ravenstone Wood Junction

Firstly a belated thanks to Barry for his excellent research that has returned these signal lever plates to their rightful home! [Perhaps their place of residence on the website needs changing!] Apologies for starting s new Forum discussion on this…Continue

Started by Dave Hayward on Saturday.

Ravenstone Wood Junction Signal Box-an anomaly 3 Replies

Closely examining the brass lever plates shown in the Olney Line entry in the Index Section of this website I noticed a significant anomaly. Some of the above plates, specifically 1, 10, 11, 12, 25, 32, 34. refer to platforms, loading dock, goods…Continue

Started by Dave Hayward. Last reply by Barry Taylor Oct 9.

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.

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"Hi Richard This is one of the SMJ subjects that I am particularly interested in. Som…"

Barry Taylor replied Jun 12, 2013 to Tiffield Station Site

37 Jun 8, 2014
Reply by Dick Bodily

"Hi Natalie I have part of a page cut from an old copy of the Historical Model Railwa…"

Barry Taylor replied Apr 30, 2013 to Coach Body at Byfield.

2 Apr 30, 2013
Reply by Natalie Graham

"Hi all Agreed - on the western-most of the 1905 plans this is marked as 'shoot'  -  …"

Barry Taylor replied Feb 24, 2013 to TRACK DOUBLING UNDER BRIDGES 2 & 3 AT GAYTON

14 Mar 27, 2013
Reply by NIGEL

"Dick It looks as though - as we might expect - the sidings were just moved / opened…"

Barry Taylor replied Feb 22, 2013 to TRACK DOUBLING UNDER BRIDGES 2 & 3 AT GAYTON

14 Mar 27, 2013
Reply by NIGEL

"I've now added the plans for 1881, 1888, and 1905 in the photos section - they don't…"

Barry Taylor replied Feb 21, 2013 to TRACK DOUBLING UNDER BRIDGES 2 & 3 AT GAYTON

14 Mar 27, 2013
Reply by NIGEL

"Hi all This area is a bit complicated, and I'm not sure that I have got to the botto…"

Barry Taylor replied Feb 21, 2013 to TRACK DOUBLING UNDER BRIDGES 2 & 3 AT GAYTON

14 Mar 27, 2013
Reply by NIGEL

"Dick I haven't seen the article in Feb Steam World yet, but I do know a bit about th…"

Barry Taylor replied Feb 11, 2013 to Cardington - Bridgnorth RAF Specials

2 Feb 11, 2013
Reply by Dick Bodily

"Dick Unfortunately I didn't record the number of the 8F - I remember it caught me by…"

Barry Taylor replied Dec 26, 2012 to Towcester Train Register Book

5 Dec 26, 2012
Reply by Barry Taylor

"Thanks for this Richard - it's particularly fascinating for me as on 21st July that…"

Barry Taylor replied Dec 23, 2012 to Towcester Train Register Book

5 Dec 26, 2012
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"Bob You might like to try the Public Record Office at Kew where there is a file ref:…"

Barry Taylor replied Oct 30, 2012 to employment records

1 Oct 30, 2012
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