‘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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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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Towcester aerial photo

http://www.britainfromabove.org.uk/image/epw023766?search=towcester%20station&ref=0 may be of interest....

Started by Richard Maund

0 Jun 2, 2013

remains of SMJ

have trod much of the Eastern end track bed and have visited Stoke Bruerne station.Is it still empty and derelict?If so what a waste!Ravens…

Started by richard valentine jones

13 May 27, 2013
Reply by Jim Goodman

Get together - apologies

Andy Please accept my apologies for not being to get to Stratford tomorrow but we are currently over in Norfolk. Hope all goes well. Do we…

Started by Dave Hayward

2 May 27, 2013
Reply by Rob Davidson

Stratford meeting

I do apologise for not making the meeting due to family illness I have to stay home .I look forward to reading of the outcome Regards Paul…

Started by Paul Jeffries

0 May 11, 2013

Final notice for our 2013 get together in Stratford Upon Avon.

Dear SMJ Society member Final notice for our 2013 get together in Stratford Upon Avon This Saturday!!!   Location http://thenewbullshead.c

Started by Andy Thompson

0 May 9, 2013

I shall be there on May 11th

Andy Thompson

Started by Andy Thompson

4 May 7, 2013
Reply by Ian Scott

Coach Body at Byfield.

Hello everyone, My first post as a new member. I found this wonderful group whilst looking for information to help with a model of Byfield…

Started by Natalie Graham

2 Apr 30, 2013
Reply by Natalie Graham

SMJR model locos

Hello   I managed to get hold of the arts for the Kemilway Beyer Peacock 2-4-0T which I intend to build as as SMJR N0 5 or 6   Unfortunatel…

Started by Jack Freuville

0 Apr 29, 2013

roll of honour

who was on the old roll of honour for the first war, i seem to recall a plaque in the early 50s.

Started by roger bliss

1 Apr 26, 2013
Reply by roger bliss

SMJ get-together 2013.

Tell me what you think! SMJ get-together 2013. Alwyn mentioned something about a pub in Stratford. I heard the word pub, but can't remembe…

Started by Andy Thompson

14 Apr 25, 2013
Reply by Si Donal

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