‘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
National Archives, Donation and Kineton Photograph
Not sure if others are aware of the significant amount of documents held by the National Archives on the SMJ. The collection consists mainly of Directors Minutes etc. There is also a collection of early 20th C timetables, handbills etc. which I have…Continue
Started by Dave Hayward Apr 26.
Model Railways
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.
SMJ photos
Forum Discussions (378)
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OIL TRAFFIC TO TOWCESTERThere seems to have been a small oil depot on the south side of the Goods Yard at Towcester. Does anyone have an idea of what sort of facil… Started by Si Donal |
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The Bread & Herring LineMy late Father was born in 1911 and was brought up in the village of Hartwell, Northants. His Father (my Grandfather) worked at Wolverton c… Started by Andrew Smith |
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Sep 1, 2010 Reply by Dick Bodily |
The Sad Demise of the Stratford Slip Coach ServiceI've retyped and updated this article which went missing. Alwyn helped with much appreciated info from the SMJ rulebook. It can be found in… Started by Dick Bodily |
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US locosHello I'm looking for info and photos of US locos on the SMJR going to Kineton depot like the one attached Started by Jack Freuville |
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Aug 5, 2010 Reply by Dick Bodily |
StratfordThis is part observation, part questions. My knowledge of the SMJ is more to do with the eastern end. But the other day I was in Stratfor… Started by Peter Fleming |
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Aug 2, 2010 Reply by Dick Bodily |
Bakers Street to Morton Pinkney - request for infoDuring the posturing that took place between John Bell of the Metropolitan Railway and Pollitt of the MS&LR on the run up to the buildi… Started by Dick Bodily |
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Jul 15, 2010 Reply by Robin Cullup |
Reinstated pagesThrough nobody's fault a few pages went missing when the website was upgraded. Several have been recently reinstated. Andy has relocated an… Started by Dick Bodily |
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Jul 8, 2010 Reply by Andy Thompson |
Re: 44030 at Towcester 1905The photograph of "4F" 44030, supposedly at Towcester in 1905 raises a few questions. First of all the first "4F" was not built by the Midl… Started by Robin Cullup |
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Jun 21, 2010 Reply by Andy Thompson |
The last train on the SMJLink to image Gents The link above takes you to Flickr, and states, "The last train on the SMJ" - Discuss! Andy Started by Andy Thompson |
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Jun 19, 2010 Reply by Andy Thompson |
Coaching stock.After the get together at Stoke Bruerne, a fabulous day! My next question to you all is the original types of coaching stock on the predece… Started by Ian Scott |
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Jun 19, 2010 Reply by Jim Goodman |
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