‘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 Forum
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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Forum Discussions (370)
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Byfield Ironstone sidingsThe July issue of Railway Bylines has a very nice article on the early days of the above sidings, by Barry Taylor. It is interesting to rea… Started by Simon Dunkley |
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1914 BRIGHTON POSTERI am just finishing a book on Brighton in the Great War and wanted to include an attractive colour poster I have promoting the resort which… Started by Douglas d'Enno |
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Jun 17, 2015 Reply by Douglas d'Enno |
Bridge 12Has anyone got any information about bridge 12? This was the A5 bridge over Watling Street, Towcester. Any info, photos, anything! Andy Started by Andy Thompson |
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May 4, 2015 Reply by NIGEL |
Charity Railway trips over unusual trackColleagues, Apologies for a 'hefty' post that is not SMJ related but is for charity and surely of interest to any railway enthusiast! Some… Started by Dave Hayward |
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Old Cine Film of the SMJ.I recently acquired an old cine film of the SMJ with footage from 1928 to 1955. The film covers the line from Fenny Compton to Broom Junct… Started by Jim Goodman |
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Apr 20, 2015 Reply by Jim Goodman |
M40 motorwayA far more up to date question than my last one re: North End and Warwick Road - but the same area of the SMJ line. Does anyone have precis… Started by Barry Taylor |
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Apr 7, 2015 Reply by Barry Taylor |
SMJ150. 150 years since the railway arrived at TowcesterAll I know, somewhere on the site is an initial thread on this subject but I couldn't find it so thought I'd start a new one. 1st May, 18… Started by Andy Thompson |
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Apr 6, 2015 Reply by Andy Thompson |
SMJR nicknamesThanks for the info on this, Dick. There is also a reference in the same book for the SMJR being affectionately known locally as " THE LING… Started by NIGEL |
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Apr 6, 2015 Reply by Dick Bodily |
Accomodation Bridge near ClaydonColleagues, I am involved in some in depth research into the very early history of west Northamptonshire. One thread at the moment is endea… Started by Dave Hayward |
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Apr 6, 2015 Reply by Dave Hayward |
Woodford 50th AnniversaryTo mark the closure of Woodford 50 years ago the Great Central Railway are planning some sort of mini-gala on the weekend of 14th and 15th… Started by Dick Bodily |
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