‘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.
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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 |
SMJR Station Running In Name BoardsRecently joined Rob Davidson asked me a question ' Did any of the SMJR stations receive BR style 'hotdog' totems?' My answer was I'm pretty… Started by Dick Bodily |
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Feb 4, 2014 Reply by Barry Taylor |
Fenny Compton level crossing and bridgeAt Fenny Compton there is the unusual situation of a level crossing and road underbridge apparently fulfilling the same purpose. Does anyo… Started by Barry Taylor |
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Feb 2, 2014 Reply by NIGEL |
Gayton StationAlthough not strictly SMJ, it is interesting to note that the London to Birmingham Railway, which lasted until 1846, had a station called G… Started by NIGEL |
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blisworth railway clockhello anyone who knows anything about Blisworth, Northamptonshire railway station which closed in the 1960's please note i have the origin… Started by tom clarke |
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