‘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 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.
SMJ Postage stamps 1911 and 1924
A couple of items recently up for auction.GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY COMPANY AND STRATFORD-UPON-AVON & MIDLAND JUNCTION: 6…Continue
Started by Graham Ward May 21.
More building at Towcester 3 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 John Evans Apr 19.
SMJ photos
Forum Discussions (373)
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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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Aug 30, 2020 Reply by Greg Wye |
Stored coachesThis query arises from a discussion on another site (Disused Railway and Stations around Northamptonshire). There has been recent reference… Started by Alan Brant |
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Aug 16, 2020 Reply by Ian Mathews |
Concrete sleepersI've been looking at the trackwork at Byfield station and it looks like concrete sleepers (late 50's). Would this be correct? If so, would… Started by Clive |
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Aug 1, 2020 Reply by Clive |
The Roade ConnectionThere seem to be several big questions about the SMJ. Tiffield station: did it exist, for how long and where exactly was it? Why build sta… Started by peter fleming |
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May 19, 2020 Reply by Richard Denny |
Way inHi there I hope you are all in good health. A question about passenger access to stations such as Fenny Compton. Apparently, these station… Started by Jack Freuville |
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Coaches used on SMJ 1948-1952I was wondering if anybody could tell me what coaching stock was used on the SMJ between 1948-1952. I've started Building Byfield statio… Started by Clive |
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Mar 21, 2020 Reply by Clive |
Aircraft crashHello I’m intrigued by the statement found in Wikipedia 08/12/1944 Wellington LN845 –C of 11 OTU overshot a forced landing at RAF Stratford… Started by Jack Freuville |
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Feb 16, 2020 Reply by Jack Freuville |
Link to About my Area website article about the unveiling of Towcester signTo read the article about the Towcester Running in sign being unveiled follow link below https://www.aboutmyarea.co.uk/Northamptonshire/Tow… Started by Dick Bodily |
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Dec 21, 2019 Reply by Dick Bodily |
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