‘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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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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WEA course at Stony Stratford - 'The last railway line through Buckinghamshire'I have just signed up for the above course, which is concerned with the GCR. I wondered if anyone might be interested. There are still qu… Started by Donald Cook |
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An SMJ Get-TogetherSo gentleman, when are we going to have our first SMJ get-together then? I know it will take some arranging and we'll only need a phone box… Started by Andy Thompson |
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Mar 9, 2010 Reply by Andy Thompson |
Towcester station site 1996 - Pre-Tesco's. More info please!!Can anyone fill in the gaps here? http://thesmjr.ning.com/photo/towcester-station-approach-1 is a shot post the station and pre Tesco's. Ca… Started by Andy Thompson |
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Feb 3, 2010 Reply by Gary |
Ex SMJ Railwayman Bob SalmonsI've recently added a new page with a quite extensive and rather illuminating interview with Bob Salmons, an ex SMJ signalman. There's a lo… Started by Dick Bodily |
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Jan 27, 2010 Reply by Si Donal |
DETAILS OF THE PLATFORM SIDE OF E&W SMALL STATIONSHi everyone, Not been online for a while, been modelling but more importantly for this forum, preparing some drawings of the small SMJ (ex… Started by Si Donal |
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Jan 19, 2010 Reply by Si Donal |
Blakesley pictureI'm afraid I can be of no help at all, since the best copy that I now have in my possession is the one on the front cover of "Lost Railways… Started by David Blagrove |
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Jan 19, 2010 Reply by Dick Bodily |
FarthinghoeFarthinghoe station was primarily a station on the Buckinghamshire Railway and was opened for passenger traffic for trains from Bletchley t… Started by Andy Thompson |
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Jan 17, 2010 Reply by Dick Bodily |
BlakesleyI don't know if this has been mentioned before: it is peripheral to the SMJ. There is a newish book out called The Blakesley Miniature Rai… Started by Peter Fleming |
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Jan 14, 2010 Reply by Dick Bodily |
TicketsClick here and go and see our ticket collection. http://thesmjr.ning.com/photo/album/show?id=3138568:Album:6313 Does anyone have a BR ticke… Started by Andy Thompson |
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Jan 11, 2010 Reply by Si Donal |
SMJ TimelineGents Please feel free to add to this time line. I've left a few gaps 1st Jan 1909. The SMJ came into being from the amalgamation of 'The… Started by Andy Thompson |
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Jan 9, 2010 Reply by Andy Thompson |
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