‘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

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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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"John Your interesting and informative contribution puts into perspective all of the…"

Dick Bodily replied Jul 10, 2009 to What unusual classes on SMJ metals do you know of ?

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Reply by John Jennings

"Barry I've realised that the picture of the 7F is more easily found on the Blakesley…"

Dick Bodily replied Jul 8, 2009 to What unusual classes on SMJ metals do you know of ?

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"Barry, Thanks for the info and the picture. I never saw a crab on the SMJ but did se…"

Dick Bodily replied Jul 8, 2009 to What unusual classes on SMJ metals do you know of ?

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"Andy Do you know any diesel classes at all that have worked to the Kineton depot?…"

Dick Bodily replied Jul 4, 2009 to What unusual classes on SMJ metals do you know of ?

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"I have checked through some old notes and can confirm that it WAS 2257 that I saw at…"

Dick Bodily replied Jul 4, 2009 to GW locos working to Blisworth

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"I'm pretty sure it was the 2257 occasion that I witnessed. I suppose it's remotely p…"

Dick Bodily replied Jun 28, 2009 to GW locos working to Blisworth

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"I didn't realise that this had happened on more than one occasion. I saw the 22xx at…"

Dick Bodily replied Jun 23, 2009 to GW locos working to Blisworth

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"Si I think I know the house you are talking about, is it the more or less opposite…"

Dick Bodily replied Jun 12, 2009 to MORETON PINKNEY SMJ

10 Aug 29, 2009
Reply by Si Donal

"Barry That's fantastic research, well done! Congrats on proving we doubters wrong!…"

Dick Bodily replied Jun 11, 2009 to Great central loco & train at Stratford

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Reply by Barry Taylor

"Si Lots of interesting stuff that I didn't know about in your discussion. Living a…"

Dick Bodily replied Jun 11, 2009 to MORETON PINKNEY SMJ

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