‘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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SMJ Forum
magnet fishing
Hi everyone, yesterday I did some magnet fishing with the grandchildren from the SMJ bridge over the river Tove in Towester, to great excitement of the children (and myself) we pulled out three chair screws and a rivet which looked similar in style…Continue
Started by Steve Camm Sep 1.
One of the best preserved SMJ bridges? 1 Reply
I was at Ettington the other day and apart from the good shed, which has had a lot of money spent on it including full glazing, the station building is still there. But my attention went to the station bridge (No. 73?) which is in very good…Continue
Started by John Evans. Last reply by Andy Thompson Aug 30.
Passenger Trains connected to the SMJ
Following on from the previous discussion about WD passenger trains on the SMJ during the 1940s; it must be said that passenger trains ran on metals connected to the SMJ until the mid 1960s. There was a passenger service from the nearest point to…Continue
Started by Dave Hayward Jun 16.
Wartime passenger trains from Burton Dassett 3 Replies
Arthur Jordan in his book, The Stratford Upon Avon and Midland Junction Railway - The Shakespeare Route at pp 82 mentions a WW2 late night special from Stratford on Avon to Burton Dassett for soldiers at the CAD. I would envisage that this did not…Continue
Started by Dave Hayward. Last reply by Dave Hayward Jun 16.
SMJ photos
Forum Discussions (383)
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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 |
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 |
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Apr 25, 2013 Reply by Si Donal |
Bridge etc on the Broom sectionThanks to all who have commented on my mystery photos. During this investigation (and also the Wheldon's ironstone sidings) I have referre… Started by Barry Taylor |
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TRACK DOUBLING UNDER BRIDGES 2 & 3 AT GAYTONWhy was the SMJR track doubled under bridges 2 & 3 at Gayton c. 1900 ? See attached map, the doubling starts at milepost one from Bl… Started by NIGEL |
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Mar 27, 2013 Reply by NIGEL |
Unidentified locations on the SMJI have recently acquired a number of photos of the SMJ taken during the period late 1950's to early 1960's. Fortunately most have full deta… Started by Barry Taylor |
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Mar 24, 2013 Reply by Si Donal |
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