‘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
Started by Paul Atherton Jan 5.
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
Tags: Towcester
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
Started by Simon Stevens Oct 25, 2024.
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
Started by Matt Davis. Last reply by Matt Davis Oct 16, 2024.
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Stratford-upon-Avon and Midland Junction Railway Jody IosiasHi I just found on Amazon Japan the book Stratford-upon-Avon and Midland Junction Railway by Jody Iosias. Apparently it’s worth around £ 30… Started by Jack Freuville |
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Jun 24, 2016 Reply by Peter S Lewis |
The very last train at Stratford Old Town Station [SMJ]Hello everybody, Hopefully you can settle an argument for me. I was chatting to an acquaintance yesterday after looking at a photo of a pan… Started by Rob Davidson |
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May 26, 2016 Reply by Richard Maund |
MOD Trains from Long Marston to KinetonFurther to my question yesterday about the last trains through Stratford SMJ Station, l informed my acquaintance about Richard's answer and… Started by Rob Davidson |
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May 26, 2016 Reply by Rob Davidson |
Your museum needs you!Dear SMJ member Your museum needs you! I have just come off the phone after a great chat with Rob Hamblin. Towcester museum are putting… Started by Andy Thompson |
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May 25, 2016 Reply by Dick Bodily |
Towcester Station : Northampton Mercury (30th December 1865)The following article appears over on Flickr... Sunday 1st May 2016 marks the 150th anniversary of the opening of Towcester Station on the… Started by Graham Ward |
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LAST RITES - book from John EvansJust searched the forum for any mention of this new book but can't find anything, so: Received today, a delightful book describing the au… Started by Tony Goff |
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Apr 15, 2016 Reply by John Evans |
Northampton article in Steam DaysNot SMJR but anyone interested in the SMJR would probably be interested in the in depth article on Northampton in April Steam Days. Started by Dick Bodily |
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Motor Trolley WorkingsI have recently been transcribing the 1949 Freight Working Time Table for the SM&JR route from copies taken of the volume in the Natio… Started by Nick Meredith |
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Mar 7, 2016 Reply by Nick Meredith |
Wappenham StationMight be of interest to members it's a modern reprint: PHOTO NORTHAMPTONSHIRE WAPPENHAM RAILWAY STATION LINE FROM TOWCESTER TO HELMDON ht… Started by Karen Tonks |
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1964 train register book from Towcester.I've uploaded a couple of pages from a 1964 train register book i have.. https://www.flickr.com/photos/32297024@N08/24706598791/ What was… Started by Richard Pike |
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Feb 6, 2016 Reply by Richard Pike |
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