‘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
Loco N° 5. 2-4-0T
Hi everybodyI’m building a OO gauge model of Fenny Compton and Clifford Sidings over here in Belgium.Quite a strange idea but so be it…In view of this I plan to transform a RTR Beatie Well Tank into SMJR N° 5 the 2-4-0T and use some etchings for the…Continue
Started by Jack Freuville Aug 29.
Olney BRM Sept 2023
Layouts based on actual SMJR locations are few and far between. Due to being given notice on clubroom, Olney as featured in BRM Sept 2023 is for sale!This is a rare opportunity to acquire a beautiful, 15 years in the making, ready to run model…Continue
Started by Nicholas Young Jul 26.
Smj exploring and making new youtube videos 1 Reply
Hi all members.I was wondering if you could help by subscribing to my YouTube channel ‘NWP EXPLORING’ Mainly railway history and some exploring the SMJ .im planning to explore and video more of the SMJ , and if you have a desired area you would…Continue
Started by Neil. Last reply by Henry Jul 10.
Funny Story about Kineton Military Railway 2 Replies
An improbable, funny, but absolutely true story relating to the Kineton military railway.Long after my Army days I still retained an affection and passing interest in Kineton ammunition depot where I served during the 1960s. Coupled to a 'love' of…Continue
Started by Dave Hayward. Last reply by Henry Jul 10.
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Forum Discussions (366)
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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 |
Ro Railer (possible update)Hi everyone I am sure most have you have read my account of the Ro Railer which is on another part of this site. From time to time new tit… Started by John Jennings |
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Jul 30, 2009 Reply by Andy Thompson |
What unusual classes on SMJ metals do you know of ?I am trying to put together a list of all the locomotive types that have ever been recorded on the SMJR routes. (ie. Cockley Brake Junction… Started by Dick Bodily |
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Jul 16, 2009 Reply by John Jennings |
GW locos working to BlisworthJust read Dick's note about LNER types working east from Woodford, which reminds me of the few odd occasions when we got a GW 22xx 0-6-0 at… Started by Barry Taylor |
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Jul 4, 2009 Reply by Dick Bodily |
Great central loco & train at StratfordSome years ago I recall seeing (during an illustrated talk - I cant remember who or when!) a copy of a photo of a GCR Atlantic loco and tra… Started by Barry Taylor |
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Jun 11, 2009 Reply by Barry Taylor |
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