‘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
National Archives, Donation and Kineton Photograph
Not sure if others are aware of the significant amount of documents held by the National Archives on the SMJ. The collection consists mainly of Directors Minutes etc. There is also a collection of early 20th C timetables, handbills etc. which I have…Continue
Started by Dave Hayward Apr 26.
Model Railways
HiI'm selling my collection of SMJR related 00 gauge modelsIf of interest for any of you please contact me by mail atjfreuville@gmail.comand I will send you the list and photosKind regardsJackContinue
Started by Jack Freuville Feb 23.
BLAKESLEY and an SMJ stamp
This item has come up in an auction recently and is a glimpse of the practice of carrying mail by train. Apart from the SMJ…Continue
Started by Graham Ward Nov 14, 2025.
Further about Ravenstone Wood Junction 1 Reply
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. Last reply by Barry Taylor Oct 23, 2025.
SMJ photos
Forum Discussions (378)
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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 |
Towcester station sign unvielingThe unveiling of the Towcester Station Sign! To all our Towcester area members. Can anyone make the following event in Towcester tomorrow… Started by Andy Thompson |
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Oct 10, 2019 Reply by Dick Bodily |
Fowler 3F 2-6-2THello Would anybody have any information on Fowler 3P 2-6-2T running on the SMJR and are there any photos available Best regards Jack Started by Jack Freuville |
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Sep 26, 2019 Reply by Dick Bodily |
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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The Campion Family: SMJ employeesI would be grateful if anyone can let me know if there are any registers, documents or other employee information that exists where I might… Started by David Campion |
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Jul 25, 2019 Reply by David Campion |
Walking the SMJCareful scrutiny of the 1:25000 maps on Streetmap suggests that very little of the SMJ trackbed is a public right-of-way. There are short s… Started by Michael Roake |
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May 27, 2019 Reply by Simon Stevens |
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