‘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'
Gone but not forgotten: "the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth"
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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.
SMJ photos
Forum Discussions (370)
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Film show in Warwick 4th May with some SMJ interestFrom the midweek Stratford Herald comes notice of a film show in Warwick on 4th May of local archive footage including 'a railway signalman… Started by Simon Stevens |
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May 9, 2014 Reply by Andy Thompson |
Approaching Towcester from Ravenstone WoodStarted by Robin Cullup |
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Apr 23, 2014 Reply by Robin Cullup |
Woodford Halse - Banbury 27th August 1966I apologise for being slightly 'off-piste' with this enquiry. I am referring to the SLS 'Farewell to GCR' DMU railtour of 27/8/1966 from Bi… Started by Ian Clark |
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Apr 23, 2014 Reply by Robin Cullup |
Goldicot Cutting PhotographHello, I am interested in the location of the image posted by Terry Dorrity on the Six Bells Junction website. This is of 44188 on the 'Far… Started by Ian Clark |
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Apr 20, 2014 Reply by John Jennings |
P. W. HUT NEAR BRICKYARD BRIDGE 151 (TOWCESTER TO RAVENSTONE WOOD JCN)This hut is now in use as a weedkiller store, with a huge black mixing container standing right outside. Started by NIGEL |
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HS2 and the SMJWithout wishing to start a debate on the pros and cons of HS2, it occurred to me that the proposed route must cross the SMJ somewhere. I lo… Started by John Cosford |
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Apr 10, 2014 Reply by John Cosford |
TOWCESTER & BUCKINGHAM RAILWAYThere is a local act for the above railway to be abandoned, dated 24th August 1893. Presumably this must have connected with the N & B… Started by NIGEL |
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Mar 20, 2014 Reply by NIGEL |
SMJ Bridge 170Some SMJ news folks: The SMJ Bridge 170 on the Olney Branch, which crosses Quinton road near Salcey Forest, is currently in the process of… Started by Richard Woods |
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Mar 11, 2014 Reply by Stephen Dawson |
Ravenstone Wood JunctionAttached is the current newsletter from the Bedford branch of the LCGB. It has a short article on Ravenstone Junction, including some actu… Started by Peter Fleming |
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Mar 10, 2014 Reply by Peter Fleming |
Towcester Station Water TowerI'm wondering if anyone can help me out identifying the colours of the water tower at Towcester Station. I found a photo on the Web a coup… Started by gillian tooth |
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Feb 17, 2014 Reply by gillian tooth |
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