‘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 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.
Bridge sign 3 Replies
An East and West Junction and Stratford-On-Avon, Towcester and Midland Junction Railways bridge weight notice, cast iron, 16½"x11¾", the front repainted. As is usual, the company title has been altered to Stratford-On-Avon and Midland Junction…Continue
Started by Graham Ward. Last reply by Russ Firth Jun 1.
SMJ Postage stamps 1911 and 1924
A couple of items recently up for auction.GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY COMPANY AND STRATFORD-UPON-AVON & MIDLAND JUNCTION: 6…Continue
Started by Graham Ward May 21.
More building at Towcester 3 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 John Evans Apr 19.
SMJ photos
Forum Discussions (373)
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Tiffield Station SiteWe have many unanswered and unanswerable questions regarding the Station site at Tiffield, but actually definitively pinpointing a location… Started by Richard Woods |
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Jun 8, 2014 Reply by Dick Bodily |
East and West Junction Railway letter stampFor those interested in SMJ paper railwayana, there is the following item on eBay at the moment: East and West Junction Railway letter stam… Started by John Cosford |
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Could these be railway related ?Started by NIGEL |
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May 20, 2014 Reply by NIGEL |
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 |
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