‘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.
SMJ photos
Forum Discussions (370)
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Materials getting lostI have read recently heard the (valid) point that things are getting lost, fragmented on the website. I would love some feed-back from you… Started by Andy Thompson |
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Oct 7, 2009 Reply by Gary |
nicknamesWel - Hello David. It has been a VERY long time since I had the chance to read something yu write. What a great surprise - but then I reca… Started by adrian vaughan |
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Potential rolling stock survivor?Once again folks I was having a trawl around the web & found this listing: http://www.cs.vintagecarriagestrust.org/se/CarriageInfo.asp?… Started by Gary |
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Sep 3, 2009 Reply by Gary |
Slow Miserable and JoltyIn former times just about everything and everybody had a nickname, a trend that seems to be becoming unfashionable or not PC. The Stratfor… Started by Dick Bodily |
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Sep 1, 2009 Reply by Dick Bodily |
Slow Miserable and JoltyCan I please correct the title someone used on the SMJ site and I reproduce abpve. The correct 'joky' title - and one with proper aliterat… Started by adrian vaughan |
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Sep 1, 2009 Reply by Dick Bodily |
MORETON PINKNEY SMJI moved to Moreton Pinkney in 1986. My parents house was on the Canons Ashby Road at the bottom of which was the old bridge that crossed th… Started by Si Donal |
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Aug 29, 2009 Reply by Si Donal |
Bridge 149I was interested to be reminded of Bridge 149 at Towcester. One of the features of the SMJ was the big cast iron diamond shaped warning si… Started by Peter Fleming |
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Aug 13, 2009 Reply by Peter Fleming |
Tale from the old line...Whilst on a current SMJR interest spleurge I have found the following in one of my books. I am not sure how true it is due to the slight co… Started by Gary |
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Aug 9, 2009 Reply by Dick Bodily |
Towcester Race SpecialsI know that the LMS used to run special trains to Towcester ( and also to Warwick) Races from Northampton. The usual formation was a Webb 2… Started by Dick Bodily |
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Aug 3, 2009 Reply by Barry Taylor |
The Triangular Junction at Stratford post 1960As there have been a number of references to this location I have placed a file on my blog regarding the signaling in the Stratford area be… Started by John Jennings |
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Aug 1, 2009 Reply by Andy Thompson |
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