‘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
BLAKESLEY and an SMJ stamp
This item has come up in an auction recently and is a glimpse of the practice of carrying mail by train. Apart from the SMJ…Continue
Started by Graham Ward Nov 14.
Further about Ravenstone Wood Junction 1 Reply
Firstly a belated thanks to Barry for his excellent research that has returned these signal lever plates to their rightful home! [Perhaps their place of residence on the website needs changing!] Apologies for starting s new Forum discussion on this…Continue
Started by Dave Hayward. Last reply by Barry Taylor Oct 23.
Ravenstone Wood Junction Signal Box-an anomaly 3 Replies
Closely examining the brass lever plates shown in the Olney Line entry in the Index Section of this website I noticed a significant anomaly. Some of the above plates, specifically 1, 10, 11, 12, 25, 32, 34. refer to platforms, loading dock, goods…Continue
Started by Dave Hayward. Last reply by Barry Taylor Oct 9.
SMJ keys from the Towcester area 1 Reply
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
Started by Barry Taylor. Last reply by Barry Taylor Sep 4.
SMJ photos
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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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Apr 2, 2015 Reply by Tim Poultney |
Paint coloursDoes anyone have any good information on the paint colours seen on the buildings of the SMJ during the 20th century? The only decent colou… Started by Nick Meredith |
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Mar 27, 2015 Reply by Simon Dunkley |
The Stratford & Moreton Tramway articleThere's a 7 page article about the Stratford & Moreton tramway by Roger Butler, which might be of interest although not directly SMJR r… Started by Dick Bodily |
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Model Railway Layouts featuring SMJR SystemAlthough I'm not into modelling myself, I was thinking it might be a good idea if I put a page together listing existing and ongoing SMJR l… Started by Dick Bodily |
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Mar 9, 2015 Reply by Jack Freuville |
Another magazine article on the SMJAttached is an article on The LMSR Banbury Branches - as you will all see this is from the October 1946 edition of "Railway Locomotives". T… Started by Robin Cullup |
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Jan 21, 2015 Reply by Barry Dunwoody |
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