‘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 keys from the Towcester area

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

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Bridge sign 3 Replies

An East and West Junction and Stratford-On-Avon, Towcester and Midland Junction Railways bridge weight notice, cast iron, 16½"x11¾", the front repainted. As is usual, the company title has been altered to Stratford-On-Avon and Midland Junction…Continue

Started by Graham Ward. Last reply by Russ Firth Jun 1.

SMJ Postage stamps 1911 and 1924

A couple of items recently up for auction.GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY COMPANY AND STRATFORD-UPON-AVON & MIDLAND JUNCTION: 6…Continue

Started by Graham Ward May 21.

More building at Towcester 3 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 John Evans Apr 19.

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TRACK DOUBLING UNDER BRIDGES 2 & 3 AT GAYTON

Why was the SMJR track doubled under bridges 2 & 3 at Gayton c. 1900 ? See attached map, the doubling starts at milepost one from Blisworth junction and stops just short of the reservoir.

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Permalink Reply by NIGEL on March 27, 2013 at 21:45

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Permalink Reply by NIGEL on March 27, 2013 at 21:50

Map of Gayton Wilds c.1885 between bridges 5 and 4 on the Northampton & Banbury line. Note the tramway from the north brushing past bridge 4 and ending at the area of the chute which is presumably how wagons were loaded in the siding.