‘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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magnet fishing
Hi everyone, yesterday I did some magnet fishing with the grandchildren from the SMJ bridge over the river Tove in Towester, to great excitement of the children (and myself) we pulled out three chair screws and a rivet which looked similar in style…Continue
Started by Steve Camm Sep 1.
One of the best preserved SMJ bridges? 1 Reply
I was at Ettington the other day and apart from the good shed, which has had a lot of money spent on it including full glazing, the station building is still there. But my attention went to the station bridge (No. 73?) which is in very good…Continue
Started by John Evans. Last reply by Andy Thompson Aug 30.
Passenger Trains connected to the SMJ
Following on from the previous discussion about WD passenger trains on the SMJ during the 1940s; it must be said that passenger trains ran on metals connected to the SMJ until the mid 1960s. There was a passenger service from the nearest point to…Continue
Started by Dave Hayward Jun 16.
Wartime passenger trains from Burton Dassett 3 Replies
Arthur Jordan in his book, The Stratford Upon Avon and Midland Junction Railway - The Shakespeare Route at pp 82 mentions a WW2 late night special from Stratford on Avon to Burton Dassett for soldiers at the CAD. I would envisage that this did not…Continue
Started by Dave Hayward. Last reply by Dave Hayward Jun 16.
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tail lamp for saleHi all, I have for sale a oil / paraffin tail lamp, marked BR ( M ), it's in good condition, the burner has a few small holes in the base,… Started by gordon kettell |
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Northampton & district model railway club exhibition August 20thHope this post is ok the N & DMRC is having its annual exhibition on 20th August at Cogenhoe Village Hall,York Ave,Cogenhoe,Northam… Started by Paul Morgan |
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SMJ StaffHello all, Been doing some research lately and came across a wedding certificate that lists my Grandfathers occupation as a "Platelayer" no… Started by les gee |
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Aug 3, 2016 Reply by Dick Bodily |
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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