‘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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Shall we bring this discussion under the proper heading!So far as the OS plan surveyed 1885, published 1886, is concerned: the OS liked - wherever they could  - to have text running parallel to the top and bottom borders. When they came to add the…Continue

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Some time ago we ahd an interesting and lively discussion on the mystery station at Tiffield, which added quite a lot to our collective knowledge.I've recently been looking closely at two of the other mystery stations- at North End (sometimes…Continue

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Page 12 of Arthur Jordan's book features a full page reproduction of the E&WJ public timetable handbill for August 1873. Does anyone know where the original of that handbill is preserved?Incidentally, the timetable itself formed the basis of…Continue

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This year I had planned to try to visit every station on the line but one thing and another I've not managed to but I was thinking recently "Why not ask others if they want to go?"

 

So folks would anyone be interested?

I can get my hands on a minibus/people carrier that will only really cost fuel plus a donation to the people I would borrow it from (a registered charity) and I can drive it at no cost other than that.

 

I would plan to probably to start out from Towcester and tackle each arm in turn setting out to Blisworth then drive to Olney returning to Towcester. Then if time (if not then do another day out) do to Banbury then off to Broom to return to Towcester.

 

Let me know and we can see what we can work out - no time limit or anything just putting the idea out there.

 

ATVB
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Just to keep you up dated the P&R is closed so looking for another idea where to meet up.

 

Ah brainwave...Park at the former Stratford SMJ station in the Greenway car park and set out from here. We can decide whether to head to West to Broom first or just head East and if we can do the Broom bit on our return if we have time.

 

Meet up for 8:45 for a 9 set off shall we say?

If we have a definate list of names we can set off as soon as we are all there.

 

Here's hoping for the weather!

ATVB

G

Hi Gary,

 

Count me as definite.

 

Obviously coming from the east I would like to do the stations towards Broom first, although I did see them as recently as 5 years ago!

 

In case of problems my number's 07951 064090.

 

08.45 on Sunday then.

 

regards, Jim.

Thank you gentlemen for a grand day out.
I'll be in touch with a date to do the remaining stations - "the missing link".
I've posted some of the photos already; Stratford, Broom, Broom South, Bidford and Binton. I'll post the rest at the end of the week.
Thanks once again and here's to the next one.
ATVB
G

Thank you Gary for a great day out. Lots of memories and good company too.

 

Jim.



Gary said:
Thank you gentlemen for a grand day out.
I'll be in touch with a date to do the remaining stations - "the missing link".
I've posted some of the photos already; Stratford, Broom, Broom South, Bidford and Binton. I'll post the rest at the end of the week.
Thanks once again and here's to the next one.
ATVB
G

Dear all,

 

I've uploaded the bulk of the photos taken and all in the appropriate "album".

Hope they are of interest to you.

Watch for more from the tour as we visit the missing places - or as many as possible again.

 

ATVB
G

Update:

For anyone who want to join us, part 2 of the tour is on the 26th Feb - 3 spaces left in the van if anyone is interested. Probably meeting up in Warwick this time.

Planning to do the middle bit we were unable to do last time.

ATVB

G

Just a reminder folks - Line Tour part 2 is next Saturday (26th February) - let me know if you want to come along.

Calling at all (if we have time) from Stratford to Towcester. Including a slight detour to Woodford Halse.

 

Hi Gary,

 

I will make it next Saturday. Where are we meeting up?

 

Regards, Jim.

Gary said:

Just a reminder folks - Line Tour part 2 is next Saturday (26th February) - let me know if you want to come along.

Calling at all (if we have time) from Stratford to Towcester. Including a slight detour to Woodford Halse.

 

For those who have expressed and interest - check your in-boxes please.

I'd just like to thank my fellow "Tourists" for yet another enjoyable day out and to appologise for the 5 minute walk that was just a little longer and involved a bit of a backtrack (no pun intended).

Plans for "Line Tour part III" have been made and will happen soon so watch out for more photos soon. 

 

Just in case anyone is wondering; we have removed nothing that we have found during our tours to date (save a singular lump of coal) only taking photos of any artifacts in situ as we go.

 

Greetings all.

 

Appologies for not being here much but major internet problems and the filthy four letter word "work" have stopped me.

 

I had planned to conclude the line tour this year but various events have over taken me and have to put it off until early in teh new year. I am very keen to complete the tour and, then following discussion with Alwyn "recently", perhaps tackle the ironstone lines that have connections with the line so we have a fuller picture of the line as possible,

 

I will have a look and see when it will be possible to do and will get back in touch.

 

Seasons greetings to you all and your families. To my fellow "Tourists" I will add, don't worry we will finish the line!


ATVB

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