‘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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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 |
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 |
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