‘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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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 3 hours ago.
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.
Bridge sign 3 Replies
An East and West Junction and Stratford-On-Avon, Towcester and Midland Junction Railways bridge weight notice, cast iron, 16½"x11¾", the front repainted. As is usual, the company title has been altered to Stratford-On-Avon and Midland Junction…Continue
Started by Graham Ward. Last reply by Russ Firth Jun 1.
SMJ photos
Forum Discussions (375)
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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 |
RICHARD, HERE'S AN AERIAL VIEW OF LLOYDS SIDING AREA C.2010Started by NIGEL |
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Mar 10, 2013 Reply by NIGEL |
THE SCRATTERHas anybody heard of the old SMJR being known locally (in the Roade area) as THE SCRATTER ? Reference is made in the book "Roade - Through… Started by NIGEL |
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Mar 9, 2013 Reply by Dick Bodily |
2013 Get Together - up date, up date!All I just wanted to check with you all about our planned 2013 get together in May. Alwyn brought a little something to my attention. He'd… Started by Andy Thompson |
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Feb 20, 2013 Reply by Si Donal |
The 100 Club CertificateOne and all The society is now a 100 Club member of the Towcester museum. I know that the former SMJ ran through a variety of counties, tow… Started by Andy Thompson |
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2013 Get TogetherAll I just wanted to check with you all about our planned 2013 get together in May. Alwyn brought a little something to my attention. He'… Started by Andy Thompson |
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Cardington - Bridgnorth RAF SpecialsThere been some interesting correspondence in February's Steam World about these trains and an Olney railwayman has given confirmation of t… Started by Dick Bodily |
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Feb 11, 2013 Reply by Dick Bodily |
Drawings of Towcester StationAs a resident of Towcester it has long been an ambition of mine to build a model railway layout of the area. A friend of mine George Woodco… Started by John Norton |
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Jan 30, 2013 Reply by Brian Elphick |
Towcester Museum 100 ClubDear SMJ Society member Below is a conversation I am currently having with Martin John, a contact via the museum in Towcester. Some of you… Started by Andy Thompson |
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Jan 21, 2013 Reply by John Evans |
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