‘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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"Harry Furniss also illustrated the Roll of Honour for the London & North Western…"

NIGEL replied Nov 6, 2017 to The SMJR Great War Roll of Honour

 14 Dec 21, 2018
Reply by Barry Taylor

"My copy arrived this morning. Had a quick read of the first few pages, very informat…"

NIGEL replied Aug 21, 2017 to NEW BOOK ON THE SMJ - AVAILABLE SHORTLY

 24 Dec 1, 2018
Reply by John Evans

"Hello Dave, as far as mileages and mileposts go, the only certainty is that Bliswort…"

NIGEL replied Jun 12, 2017 to Train Simulator SMJ

 7 Aug 8, 2017
Reply by Bob hawes

"The model of Towcester Station will be moved out at the END OF FEBRUARY. The rest of…"

NIGEL replied Feb 17, 2017 to SMJ Exhibition at Towcester Museum

 4 Feb 17, 2017
Reply by NIGEL

"A most interesting map which I think may be earlier than stated. The stations were b…"

NIGEL replied Jan 29, 2017 to SMJ / LNW station arrangements at Blisworth

 14 Mar 7, 2017
Reply by Simon Dunkley

"Interesting to note that in 1891 Station Road, (ex Ford Lane), was maintained by the…"

NIGEL replied Jan 21, 2017 to SMJ / LNW station arrangements at Blisworth

 14 Mar 7, 2017
Reply by Simon Dunkley

"C. E. BEVAN & CO., WAGON REPAIRING YARD at Blisworth Station near the bend in th…"

NIGEL replied Jan 19, 2017 to SMJ / LNW station arrangements at Blisworth

 14 Mar 7, 2017
Reply by Simon Dunkley

"The Metropolitan Railway, extension to Moreton Pinkney. Charles Liddell, engineer. D…"

NIGEL replied Jan 14, 2017 to Would the GCR have gone via Towcester?

 14 Apr 18, 2021
Reply by Andrew Emmerson

"Also there is the deposited plan no.128 Towcester & Hitchin Railway, James B. Bu…"

NIGEL replied Jan 14, 2017 to Mystery line that never was. Did the East & West seek to expand into Bucks?

 6 Jan 14, 2017
Reply by NIGEL

"Brackley Central Station (built 1897 by the Rugby firm J. PARNELL & SON) was uni…"

NIGEL replied Jan 10, 2017 to Would the GCR have gone via Towcester?

 14 Apr 18, 2021
Reply by Andrew Emmerson

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