‘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
Burton Dassett & surviving SMJR
Looking towards Burton Dassett / Stratfrod.
Taken on Line Tour II - 26 Feb 2011
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Comment by Richard Woods on February 24, 2013 at 17:00
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I'll head down there early one morning in the Spring, any action I catch will be posted on the site!
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Comment by Gary on February 24, 2013 at 13:48
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As far as I know it is solely a class 66 now used for traction.
In over 18 months passing over the line twice a day I only ever saw one train!!
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Comment by Andy Thompson on February 23, 2013 at 21:16
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If you could get some action on camera that would be great! Andy
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I'll have to get down there sometime, would I be correct to assume that they're hauled by either Class 37s or Class 66s?
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Comment by Dick Bodily on February 22, 2013 at 19:54
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A single DB Schenker vans train from Didcot - Kineton MoD Camp and return runs as required, weekday mornings only.
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What sort of workings use this section, and how often do they pass?
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