‘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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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
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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
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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
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Towcester in the 1930s
The latest edition of "British Railway Journal" contains a substantial article on Towcester, which runs to 25 pages. BRJ is a magazine that only comes out at infrequent intervals and can be difficult to find as few newsagents stock it. You may have to visit a specialist site to obtain a copy. this issue also has more local interest as Derek Mutton writes about LNW Super D's. Cost £9.95.
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I don't usually take this magazine but I received my copy today and it is another good Wild Swan publication. The article isn't a rehash of the books but a conglomeration of reminiscences which makes it invaluable to me and puts a rather more intimate spin on "our" line. Stories such as teenagers going home to Blakesley in Goods Brake Vans organised by a friendly signalman at Towcester and the details of the goods traffic and how the race day specials are all fascinating stuff.
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