‘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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Olney BRM Sept 2023

Layouts based on actual SMJR locations are few and far between. Due to being given notice on clubroom, Olney as featured in BRM Sept 2023 is for sale!This is a rare opportunity to acquire a beautiful, 15 years in the making, ready to run model…Continue

Started by Nicholas Young 13 hours ago.

Smj exploring and making new youtube videos 1 Reply

Hi all members.I was wondering if you could help by subscribing to my YouTube channel ‘NWP EXPLORING’ Mainly railway history and some exploring the SMJ .im planning to explore and video more of the SMJ ,  and if you have a desired area you would…Continue

Started by Neil. Last reply by Henry Jul 10.

Funny Story about Kineton Military Railway 2 Replies

An improbable, funny, but absolutely true story relating to the Kineton military railway.Long after my Army days I still retained an affection and passing interest in Kineton ammunition depot where I served during the 1960s. Coupled to a 'love' of…Continue

Started by Dave Hayward. Last reply by Henry Jul 10.

SMJ makes news in 2024! 1 Reply

RAIB Report 04/2024: Runaway wagon at KinetonContinue

Started by Simon Stevens. Last reply by Andy Thompson Jul 10.

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"Photographs of the train, perhaps one of the most 'refined' that ever passed along S…"

Dave Hayward replied Apr 28 to Funny Story about Kineton Military Railway

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"Thanks to everybody for their interest and responses, unfortunately the photograph o…"

Dave Hayward replied Dec 29, 2020 to Banbury Merton Road Shed and Britannia Works Tramway

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"Andy, I did reply elsewhere that I would subscribe but note comments above. I also a…"

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"Alwyn I was very interested to see mention of this book as I was at Kineton from 62…"

Dave Hayward replied Nov 6, 2014 to North End and Warwick Road stations?

57 Jan 27
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"Andy/ Paul I just had a thought regarding the logo and did an internet search for th…"

Dave Hayward replied Nov 6, 2014 to Helmdon

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"John It was organised by the Branch Line Society in conjunction with Chiltern Railwa…"

Dave Hayward replied Aug 20, 2014 to Have a look at my Blogpost re this Saturday

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"Did anybody else do yesterday's railtrip onto the SMJ? In case not it was very succe…"

Dave Hayward replied Aug 3, 2014 to Have a look at my Blogpost re this Saturday

5 Sep 17, 2014
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"If you are a member of the Branch Line Society one of the older members might have b…"

Dave Hayward replied Jan 9, 2013 to Re: 44186 at Fenny Compton 24.4.1955

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