‘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
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 on Saturday.
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.
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Forum Discussions (375)
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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 |
0 | May 8, 2012 |
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 |
0 | Apr 3, 2012 |
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 |
0 | Mar 26, 2012 |
Ravenstone Wood Junction.Hi All. I've joined up after an internet search looking for information regarding Ravenstone Wood Junction. It has come to light that there… Started by Richard Pike |
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Mar 16, 2012 Reply by Richard Pike |
RAILWAY BYLINES MAGAZINEThe March 2012 edition features the SMJ (Towcester to Ravenstone Wood Section) as it's lead article. They are also promising a feature on… Started by Si Donal |
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Mar 16, 2012 Reply by Barry Taylor |
Old Town StratfordHi All Following previous notes on our research on Old Town Stratford upon Avon and in particular links into the SMJ, we now have some old… Started by Roger Hatch |
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Mar 1, 2012 Reply by Roger Hatch |
SMJ cottage for saleHello All, I was wandering around Blisworth this afternoon and noticed that one of the old SMJ railway cottages is up for sale. No mention… Started by Jim Goodman |
0 | Feb 25, 2012 |
Barry Taylor's articleFirst part of Barry's 'The SMJ Revisited - A Personal View', covering the Ravenstone Junction - Towcester section,is in this months BR Rail… Started by Dick Bodily |
0 | Feb 24, 2012 |
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