‘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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AndyAbout two years ago I ended up with some railway matter from a Bill Kendall who had been a Signalman on SMJ ending his railway career at Northampton No 1. I worked with him when I was working in Rugby PSB, I also covered the signa?l boxes at…Continue

Started by Robin Leslie Patrick on Sunday.

Broom Junction station site for sale 3 Replies

Great opportunity for an SMJ enthusiast perhaps.  I'm not sure what you could actually do with this site though!…Continue

Started by Simon Stevens. Last reply by Simon Stevens on Sunday.

National Archives, Donation and Kineton Photograph

Not sure if others are aware of the significant amount of documents held by the National Archives on the SMJ. The collection consists mainly of Directors Minutes etc. There is also a collection of early 20th C timetables, handbills etc. which I have…Continue

Started by Dave Hayward Apr 26.

Model Railways

HiI'm selling my collection of SMJR related 00 gauge modelsIf of interest for any of you please contact me by mail atjfreuville@gmail.comand I will send you the list and photosKind regardsJackContinue

Started by Jack Freuville Feb 23.

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"Hi Jack I have a spare unused copy of 'The Shakespeare Route - The SMJ' DVD, as I ha…"

Mark Reader replied Nov 24, 2021 to DVD on the SMJ

3 Dec 18, 2021
Reply by Jack Freuville

"Hi Dave Eric Tonks included an excellent chapter on this topic in his book, ‘Ironsto…"

Mark Reader replied Feb 22, 2021 to Burton Dassett Cableway

1 Feb 22, 2021
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"Hi Jim & Steve Apologies for not remembering that we had met before. I meet so m…"

Mark Reader replied Jun 11, 2020 to EWJR Portland Cement Wagon

13 Apr 18, 2021
Reply by Jim Goodman

"Hi Jim & Steve Welcome to South Warwickshire. Given that you are clearly keen mo…"

Mark Reader replied May 29, 2020 to EWJR Portland Cement Wagon

13 Apr 18, 2021
Reply by Jim Goodman

"At the Warley exhibition I eagerly hit the Lightmoor stand first thing on Saturday t…"

Mark Reader replied Nov 27, 2018 to NEW BOOK ON THE SMJ - AVAILABLE SHORTLY

24 Dec 1, 2018
Reply by John Evans

"Hi Barry Many thanks for such a comprehensive response. I've got copies of both publ…"

Mark Reader replied Mar 29, 2018 to Turntable at Burton Dassett

4 Mar 29, 2018
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"Thanks Barry Its great to hear that you can confirm it existed and have references t…"

Mark Reader replied Mar 20, 2018 to Turntable at Burton Dassett

4 Mar 29, 2018
Reply by Mark Reader

"Hi Barry Good luck with the final stages of your book. If you've not already started…"

Mark Reader replied Sep 5, 2015 to Missing photos of the SMJ

4 Sep 25, 2015
Reply by Peter William Reynolds

"Hi Jim I've recently viewed the Hillside 'Shakespeare Route', and agree with Nick t…"

Mark Reader replied Apr 19, 2015 to Old Cine Film of the SMJ.

9 Apr 20, 2015
Reply by Jim Goodman

"After discussions with Nick, I've also been looking more closely at this. If you loo…"

Mark Reader replied Mar 17, 2015 to M40 motorway

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