‘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
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.
SMJ photos
Forum Discussions (370)
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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 |
Point to Point Timings on the SMJ SectionFor members' interest I attach a copy of the relevant part of the Point to Point Running Times for Freight trains as issued for the Midland… Started by Robin Cullup |
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Jun 14, 2010 Reply by Andy Thompson |
The Get Together in June - a summaryGentlemenI have started this discussion as a way of (hopefully) bringing together those who are coming to our get-together on the 12th of J… Started by Andy Thompson |
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Jun 13, 2010 Reply by Gary |
Loco liveries 1903 1923I have an "O" gauge gateneal 2-4-0 Tank Beyer Peacock loco kit, recently acquired from a model show, built to a high standard, but unfinish… Started by Ian Scott |
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Jun 8, 2010 Reply by Peter James Phillips |
More 1960 NewsJust to say that in the June RCTS Railway Observer "Nostalgia Corner" there is another feature on 40 years ago. It concerns the opening o… Started by Peter Fleming |
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May 31, 2010 Reply by Andy Thompson |
Locomotive Types seen on SMJR metals - NEW UPDATED & COMPLETED PageI've finished setting up this page. It can be found by clicking on PAGES OF HISTORY at the top of the page. I've deleted the old page after… Started by Dick Bodily |
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Byfield (SMJR) Article in this month's 'Steam Days'Already in the shops (on 21st May) 'Steam Days' June edition has a long feature article on Byfield as long promised by Rex Partridge. It g… Started by Dick Bodily |
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3615 at BlisworthI have purchased the attached photograph today, which is completely new to me. It is taken at what appears to be Blisworth SMJ Station at t… Started by Robin Cullup |
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May 20, 2010 Reply by Robin Cullup |
Proposed routesNot really a discussion topic but an item of information. In the latest edition of the Historical Model Railway Society Journal is an arti… Started by Robin Cullup |
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May 7, 2010 Reply by Simon Dunkley |
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