‘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
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
Forum Discussions (376)
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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 |
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 |
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