‘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"
.
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)
| Discussions | Replies | Latest Activity |
|---|---|---|
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 |
3 |
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 |
4 |
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 |
0 | Jan 29, 2014 |
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 |
0 | Jan 27, 2014 |
Any ideas?I've recently been given an old ledger that belonged to my grandfather who in 1885 was working for the family building business. In it I di… Started by Dick Bodily |
3 |
Jan 24, 2014 Reply by NIGEL |
Towcester's first layout. - Any ideas?Just sitting here looking at a picture (of an old postcard in a book) of Towcester and it is mentioning the dates of the lines opening and… Started by Gary |
8 |
Dec 22, 2013 Reply by Gary |
Banbury Merton Street approach from the airI found this on flickr and thought folks would like to see... http://www.flickr.com/photos/d1059/5670130373/in/photostream/ I noted from th… Started by Gary |
2 |
Oct 18, 2013 Reply by Gary |
Sunday trainsI'm a brand new rookie on here but I have a question which I hope one of you knowledgable guys can answer. When I was a lad in Gloucestersh… Started by Ron Perry |
9 |
Sep 5, 2013 Reply by John Jennings |
Spare large nickel SMJ and large brass N&BJct Railway buttons availableHallo all I have a spare SMJ and a N&BJct railway buttons for sale or exchange if anyone is interested. I would prefer to swap either… Started by Peter Raybould |
0 | Sep 3, 2013 |
THE EARL OF POMFRET 1815 BRICK.Found in a house on the Easton Neston estate, this was the predecessor to the Easton Estate & Mining Co. Ltd.formed by Sir Thomas Fermo… Started by NIGEL |
0 | Aug 24, 2013 |
© 2025 Created by Andy Thompson.
Powered by
