‘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 seats at York Museum ? 1 Reply
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. Last reply by Simon Dunkley Feb 22.
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
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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.
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Greetings from Bidford & a question re. Arrow river bridge at BroomHello everyone, I've just signed up. I'm a lifelong railway enthusiast originally from Dorset; my earliest memory is of being on the train… Started by Simon Stevens |
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Jan 22, 2021 Reply by Simon Stevens |
Banbury Merton Road Shed and Britannia Works TramwayBy any chance does anybody have a reasonable photograph of Banbury Merton Road Loco Shed? If so I would like to include into some private r… Started by Dave Hayward |
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Dec 30, 2020 Reply by Colin Franklin |
ScamLike others I have received the same scam message, my strong advice is delete it immediately and clear it from your 'recycled bin'. It will… Started by Dave Hayward |
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Michael MccarthyAdd me to the list of recipients of this unusual email. This is the second message from him this year and the second time I've deleted it!… Started by Steve Purcell |
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Dec 24, 2020 Reply by Graham Ward |
Michael MccarthyReceived an unusual email from the above gentleman, does anyone know him? Started by Paul Stratford |
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Rights of way on old smj trackbedsAs a wellesbourne Walker whose interest in railways and the oks smj in particular, are there restrictions on all or any sections of the smj… Started by Peter Vale-Humphreys |
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Dec 24, 2020 Reply by Hugh Jones |
SMJ maps and bookletHello, I live in Southern Alberta, Canada and I'm nearer to 80 than 70. Methinks it is time to reduce my railwayana before it is consigned… Started by Gordon Hopkinson |
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Dec 17, 2020 Reply by Simon Dunkley |
working timetables.Hello, Does anyone have a timetable of just about the time the line closed to passengers please? I only have a reprint of the 1936 Bradsha… Started by Gordon Hopkinson |
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SMJ rides again? Broom to Stratford Greenway ProposalFrom Bidford on Avon Parish council comes news of the Avon and Arrow Greenway Project whose latest newsletter is here: August 2020 AAGP New… Started by Simon Stevens |
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Bidford-on-Avon station photosHello folks - I'm interested in sourcing any historical photos of Bidford-on-Avon station and wondering if anyone here could help point me… Started by Greg Wye |
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