‘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'
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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.
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, 2025.
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Special trains to Blakesley Agricultural & Horticultral Show 1909On Thursday 30th September 1909 the East & West Junction Railway ran two special trains to Blakesley Station for Blakesley Show. One c… Started by Dick Bodily |
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Towcester aerial photohttp://www.britainfromabove.org.uk/image/epw023766?search=towcester%20station&ref=0 may be of interest.... Started by Richard Maund |
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remains of SMJhave 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 |
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May 27, 2013 Reply by Jim Goodman |
Get together - apologiesAndy 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 |
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May 27, 2013 Reply by Rob Davidson |
Stratford meetingI 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 |
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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 |
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I shall be there on May 11thAndy Thompson Started by Andy Thompson |
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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 |
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Apr 30, 2013 Reply by Natalie Graham |
SMJR model locosHello 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 |
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roll of honourwho 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 |
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Apr 26, 2013 Reply by roger bliss |
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