‘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
SMJ seats at York Museum ?
I took my grandson to the National Railway Museum on Dec. 30th and noticed two bench seats, of the type found on station platforms until traditional stations were replaced with bus-shelters. Both bear the title " STRATFORD " - I'll try and upload…Continue
Started by Paul Atherton Jan 5.
More building at Towcester 2 Replies
I hear there has been more building at the station site in Towcester.Anyone know what they've dug up?…Continue
Tags: Towcester
Started by Andy Thompson. Last reply by Nigel Nov 7, 2024.
Broom History Group Event 9th November 2024
Broom History Group will be holding an event at Broom Village Hall 2-4pm on 9th November 2024 including a film on the railway and Broom Junction.…Continue
Started by Simon Stevens Oct 25, 2024.
Misunderstanding Easton Neston 2 Replies
Hello, I'm a new member and I've searched through the articles and can't find anything specific to my answer/ question. Can anyone help?…Continue
Started by Matt Davis. Last reply by Matt Davis Oct 16, 2024.
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A word from John EvansJohn says: "Well I suppose I knew the SMJ right from when I started trainspotting at Blisworth back in the mid-1950s. I do remember the Cro… Started by Andy Thompson |
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Jul 27, 2012 Reply by Dick Bodily |
Towcester Station BuildingHi everyone, I am building a model of Towcester Railway station in N Gauge, I was wondering if anyone had any details of the building itsel… Started by Brian Elphick |
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Jul 17, 2012 Reply by Brian Elphick |
Local nicknames from Roade village for the SMJA book published by the Roade Local History Society entitled 'Roade through the camera', ISBN 978-0-9563496-0-6, 2009 has a small piece on… Started by Ross Howard |
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Two new SMJ related ArticlesIn June 'Railway Bylines' Barry Taylor continues his 'SMJ Revisited' series covering the Towcester to Ettington section. In June 'Steam Day… Started by Dick Bodily |
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Jun 8, 2012 Reply by Barry Taylor |
Web SiteJust to let you know the site has no problems with me. Still logging in watching quietly. Regards Dave Hayward Started by Dave Hayward |
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Ghost StoriesI've just read 'Mysterious Northamptonshire' by Daniel Codd (Breedon Books 2009) which contains a couple of references to the SMJR and to t… Started by Dick Bodily |
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Byfield-Charwelton articleRex Partridge's article about Byfield & Charwelton Iron Ore quarries is slated for publication in the June edition of Steam Days. The t… Started by Stephen |
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Apr 18, 2012 Reply by Stephen |
SMJR Revisited Part 2 now outBarry Taylor's very interesting series about the SMJ is continued in April 2012 ' Railway Bylines' now on sale, with coverage of the Bliswo… Started by Dick Bodily |
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Apr 4, 2012 Reply by John Evans |
Woodford Halse Model Railway Club's Woodford layoutThe Woodford Halse Archive are having an open day at the Social Club, formerly known as The Furze, on Sunday 13th May, when it will be poss… Started by Dick Bodily |
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Branch from Kineton.I`ve heard a rumour that the SMJ were planning a branch from Kineton through Walton & Wellesbourne to somewhere else. Any infomation on… Started by Ian Farey |
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