‘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 Forum
BLAKESLEY and an SMJ stamp
This item has come up in an auction recently and is a glimpse of the practice of carrying mail by train. Apart from the SMJ…Continue
Started by Graham Ward Nov 14.
Further about Ravenstone Wood Junction 1 Reply
Firstly a belated thanks to Barry for his excellent research that has returned these signal lever plates to their rightful home! [Perhaps their place of residence on the website needs changing!] Apologies for starting s new Forum discussion on this…Continue
Started by Dave Hayward. Last reply by Barry Taylor Oct 23.
Ravenstone Wood Junction Signal Box-an anomaly 3 Replies
Closely examining the brass lever plates shown in the Olney Line entry in the Index Section of this website I noticed a significant anomaly. Some of the above plates, specifically 1, 10, 11, 12, 25, 32, 34. refer to platforms, loading dock, goods…Continue
Started by Dave Hayward. Last reply by Barry Taylor Oct 9.
SMJ keys from the Towcester area 1 Reply
I have been contacted by someone who wishes to dispose of two sets of SMJ-related keys from the Towcester area, but does not want to put personal email or other details on this website. They have been given to him by the estate manager at Easton…Continue
Started by Barry Taylor. Last reply by Barry Taylor Sep 4.
SMJ photos
Station Masters
Stationmasters_Revised_January_2022.xlsx
Chris Hillyard on the Facebook Group "Railways Of Northamptonshire and Warwickshire" published the attached list of Stationmasters. He has confirmed he is happy for me to share this here.
During the long months of lockdown I began a research project into the former Stationmasters in the employ of the various railway company’s whose lines ran through Northamptonshire. Needless to say my research strayed into Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Warwickshire etc. I have recorded these on an excel spreadsheet which I have deposited in the files section. It is far from complete and actual dates of staff changeover are speculative in some cases, it also shows some contradictions which I cannot explain. The National Newspaper Archive was key in compiling this record, however, many other resources have been utilised. I hope some will find it of benefit in whatever elements of railways history sparks an interest. I intend to continue to fill the gaps, however, I also intend to get out more!
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