‘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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SMJ Forum
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.
SMJ photos
Forum Discussions (376)
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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 |
THE KILN AT SHOWSLEY, WAS THIS FOR LIME, BRICKS OR CALCINING ?Started by NIGEL |
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Jan 15, 2013 Reply by Stephen |
Re: 44186 at Fenny Compton 24.4.1955Started by Robin Cullup |
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Jan 10, 2013 Reply by Robin Cullup |
Towcester Museum 100 ClubWill happily make a donation, I know they have been working on this museum for a long time. How do we pay?Dave Hayward Started by Dave Hayward |
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Towcester DrawingsI recall a rather nice 7mm model of Towcester in Model Railways (the old Model Railway News) in 1975/76. I do not know what became of the… Started by Duncan Young |
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Salcey Forest Station SiteThe station site at Salcey has always been of fascination to me for an age. I think I’ve been there, well very close by… now I’m not sure p… Started by Andy Thompson |
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Jan 2, 2013 Reply by Richard Woods |
Richard Thomas siding old kilns c. 1952 - are these assumed to be calcining kilns ?Started by NIGEL |
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Northamptonshire South & West (BR Past & Present)I wondered if anyone has seen this book yet and can tell me whether or not it has any new photos of the SMJ and if it's any good generally… Started by Dick Bodily |
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Jan 2, 2013 Reply by Dick Bodily |
Towcester Train Register BookI have finally located the Train Register Book from Towcester box... I'll upload more if there is interest.. http://thesmjr.ning.com/photo… Started by Richard Pike |
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Dec 26, 2012 Reply by Barry Taylor |
Blisworth SMJ Station use for parcels in 1960sI don't know if this has been asked before: if it has please refer me to the article. I am talking about the period in the 60s when Blisw… Started by Peter Fleming |
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Nov 26, 2012 Reply by Peter Fleming |
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