‘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
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.
SMJ photos
Forum Discussions (383)
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HelmdonFolks, Please accept my apologies if I'm stepping out of line with this, but just recently we have formed the Helmdon and District Heritag… Started by Paul Denison |
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Nov 16, 2014 Reply by Simon Dunkley |
BooksAre there any comprehensive titles on the SMJ?? I've got a thin book, but it doesn't even cover run down and closure. Started by Timothy Collier |
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Sep 28, 2014 Reply by Dick Bodily |
Will the Damsel ever Awaken??Thank you Mr Jennings, will look out for that Mr Jordan book. The adage of the Society infers that 'one day the damsel may awaken' (probabl… Started by Timothy Collier |
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The S&MJR Great War Roll of HonourI am pleased to report that following my previous posts on this site concerning the R o H the Railway Heritage Trust have had the best know… Started by John Jennings |
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Have a look at my Blogpost re this SaturdayHave a look at the blog regarding an 'exciting opportunity' on the SMJ this Saturday. Regards Dave HAyward Started by Dave Hayward |
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Sep 17, 2014 Reply by Richard Heacock |
Locomotive drawingsHello out there I’m looking for dimensional drawings of the EWJR / SMJ locomotives. I’ve already purchased those from the HMRS but there a… Started by Jack Freuville |
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Sep 12, 2014 Reply by Simon Dunkley |
What was left????In the summer of 1988 I was with my parents in Straford-upon-Avon. We were walking south along the east bank of the Avon when we came acros… Started by Kevin Doig |
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Aug 25, 2014 Reply by Barry Taylor |
Alterations at Fenny Compton 1956 onwardsI recently acquired a bundle of railway related papers, amongst which is a1955-6 BTC application to Parliament for various powers to constr… Started by Barry Taylor |
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Aug 21, 2014 Reply by Barry Taylor |
Bridge at Fenny ComptonGentlemen While bridges appear to be a popular dicussion point how about the two attached images? They came to my collection with a heap of… Started by John Jennings |
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Jul 14, 2014 Reply by NIGEL |
Fenny ComptonHi I’m modeling Fenny Compton station and am lacking photos of the following points of view: Up station throat including point N° 11 and Do… Started by Jack Freuville |
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Jun 17, 2014 Reply by Jack Freuville |
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