‘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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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 yesterday.
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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Locomotive nameplatesHi, I'm working on a 5" gauge model of SMJ 16. I'd like to make some nameplates for this loco and I need some details to make these as rea… Started by Steven Saunderson |
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Nov 24, 2012 Reply by Si Donal |
Ravenstone wood signalmenThe relief signalmen at Ravenstones Jnc were Albert Wright ,George Taylor ,J Allsop and Alf Sizer, Alf later went to Bedford Jnc then Bedf… Started by Paul Jeffries |
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Nov 19, 2012 Reply by Paul Jeffries |
Aston le Walls sidingDoes anyone have - or know a source of - a photograph of Aston le Walls with the siding track in place? I've seen a few taken after the sid… Started by Barry Taylor |
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Byfield CurveDoes anyone happen to know the radius of the curve through Byfield station? Started by Nicholas Young |
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RAILWAY PERSONNEL START / FINISHING DATES.Does anybody have any info or know of any info about SMJR / LMS railway personnel start dates? I am looking to find out about when my gran… Started by NIGEL |
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(is this of interest to anyone?)Someone please talk to Ian I lived at 1 Evesham Road when I was in my teens and used to "help" in the signal box While clearing the lof… Started by Andy Thompson |
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Nov 2, 2012 Reply by Paul Jeffries |
Ettington limestone CompanyHello Does anyone have any data on the narrow gauge railway as seen in the book by Arthur Jordan, notably the motive power? I make no s… Started by Jack Freuville |
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Nov 1, 2012 Reply by alwyn sparrow |
employment recordsH all would there be any employment records for stratford station abt 1905 my grandfather was a guard thereand im trying to search out some… Started by Bob Groom |
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Oct 30, 2012 Reply by Barry Taylor |
SMJ walksIs it possible to walk the area at Ravenstone Junction and if so where is the best place to park Started by Paul Jeffries |
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Oct 26, 2012 Reply by Paul Jeffries |
Fenny Compton stationIn the book “A History of the Stratford upon Avon & Midland Junction Railway” by Riley & Simpson page 70, there’s a view showing a… Started by Jack Freuville |
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Oct 19, 2012 Reply by Jim Goodman |
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