‘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'

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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

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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

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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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2013 Get Together - up date, up date!

All I just wanted to check with you all about our planned 2013 get together in May. Alwyn brought a little something to my attention. He'd noticed that the venue had changed, had a re-furb and he was, (quite rightly) concerned. I have just rung the pub and been reassured that nothing has changed and that they were looking forward to seeing us. Please, please come. I think I shall be driving up on the day (its only Devon!) and I would love to see you all. I have had a few say they can't make it, John Jennings for one - that’s for the email John. We've told the pub that there will be 20-30 of us. I have said mid-morning to early afternoon. I like to take a stroll over the Old Town station site after before I set off home. Come and have a bite to eat, and please come for the visit to the old station after - I feel a group photo coming on! If people are coming over from the Towcester end, or the Kettering way please arrange lifts, it will be great to see you all. Spread the word and put it in your diaries See you then Andy

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Permalink Reply by Gary on February 15, 2013 at 17:58

I so wanted to come and support but I will be on the GCR for my dad's retirement.
Most inconsiderate of him! Ha ha ha.

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Permalink Reply by Si Donal on February 20, 2013 at 15:16

Andy,

I'm out of the country but I see no reason why I shan't be back then. I'll bring the Blakesley Model Layout with me if you wish. Should be almost complete at that stage. Will respond more fully soon.