‘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
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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.
SMJ photos
BLISWORTH IRONSTONE SIDING
Grounded van bodies across the lake (flooded excavations) near to the siding.
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Comment by NIGEL on February 24, 2013 at 20:18
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Sorry Gary, I was most surprised to find not 2 vans but FOUR !!!
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Comment by Gary on February 20, 2013 at 20:03
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Thanks for that Si. I had forgotten that one. We didn't see it on the tour but then as you and Andy have said, the atmosphere is one of "visitors not welcome.".
I look forward to seeing any more photos Nigel.
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Thanks for the info. I aim to visit this siding again in the near future and take some close-up photos with, hopefully some running numbers and try to ascertain the original builders.
Gary - there are two (2) of these vans at this site !!
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Comment by Si Donal on February 20, 2013 at 19:16
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There is a Midland Railway Van body at Morton Pinkney Station that was in situ when the line was open, perhaps as a store. It is now in the grounds of a private house and builders yard that is on the site of the station building. It's still there now and I used to play in it in the 1980s. It's in very poor condition but must me a historic item. It was on the end of the cattle dock. They and the platforms have since been removed by the owner who is not keen on visitors, even though I know him!
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Only the second van body close to the line we have found!!
The other is near Fenny Compton.
Nice catch Nigel
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