‘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
National Archives, Donation and Kineton Photograph
Not sure if others are aware of the significant amount of documents held by the National Archives on the SMJ. The collection consists mainly of Directors Minutes etc. There is also a collection of early 20th C timetables, handbills etc. which I have…Continue
Started by Dave Hayward Apr 26.
Model Railways
HiI'm selling my collection of SMJR related 00 gauge modelsIf of interest for any of you please contact me by mail atjfreuville@gmail.comand I will send you the list and photosKind regardsJackContinue
Started by Jack Freuville Feb 23.
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, 2025.
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, 2025.
SMJ photos
Forum Discussions (378)
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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 tr… Started by Paul Atherton |
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Feb 22, 2025 Reply by Simon Dunkley |
Broom History Group Event 9th November 2024Broom 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 Jun… Started by Simon Stevens |
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Misunderstanding Easton NestonHello, 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? T… Started by Matt Davis |
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Oct 16, 2024 Reply by Matt Davis |
Olney BRM Sept 2023Layouts based on actual SMJR locations are few and far between. Due to being given notice on clubroom, Olney as featured in BRM Sept 2023 i… Started by Nicholas Young |
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Smj exploring and making new youtube videosHi all members. I was wondering if you could help by subscribing to my YouTube channel ‘NWP EXPLORING’ Mainly railway history and some ex… Started by Neil |
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Jul 10, 2024 Reply by Henry |
Funny Story about Kineton Military RailwayAn improbable, funny, but absolutely true story relating to the Kineton military railway. Long after my Army days I still retained an affec… Started by Dave Hayward |
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Jul 10, 2024 Reply by Henry |
SMJ makes news in 2024!RAIB Report 04/2024: Runaway wagon at Kineton Started by Simon Stevens |
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Jul 10, 2024 Reply by Andy Thompson |
Blisworth - Towcester ETS workingElectric train staff equipment had been brought into use between Blisworth and Towcester by 9 August 1910 (date of SMJR minute 451 (TNA fil… Started by Richard Maund |
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Blisworth 1920SMJ board minute 1474 of 13 April 1921 (TNA file RAIL 674/4) approved that “the following expenditure be charged to Capital” for year 1920:… Started by Richard Maund |
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Evesham Redditch & Stratford-upon-Avon Junction RailwayDid this railway (as opposed to the East & West Junction Railway) go into receivership - if so, when. And when did it come out of recei… Started by Richard Maund |
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Feb 11, 2024 Reply by Richard Maund |
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