‘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
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
SMJ. M1 Bridge. Don Kendrick. 20.8.64
Image supplied by Ian Lyman. Many thanks for your contribution!
Never let it be said that locos never passed under the M1 bridge!
Albums: Locos, Olney Branch
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Comment by David Chambers on April 13, 2010 at 0:19
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It was certainly not the only track lifting train under the bridge. I would think it would take at least 2 days lifting and loading to get from Roade to that point. I travelled on one train joining it around only 600 yds from its start, at Roade main line bridge point and rode in the brake van, reversing at Ravenstone Woods Jcn and being propelled or top and tailed (I cannot remember which) back to Northampton Central Materials depot. I did a similar trip in the other direction back to Towcester at another time.
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Comment by Peter Fleming on April 12, 2010 at 20:19
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This looks like 48016. A Northampton engine I think.
An interesting picture as it does show a loco passing under the M1.
The date suggests track lifting. Is it possible that this was the only train that ever passed under the bridge?
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