‘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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AndyAbout two years ago I ended up with some railway matter from a Bill Kendall who had been a Signalman on SMJ ending his railway career at Northampton No 1. I worked with him when I was working in Rugby PSB, I also covered the signa?l boxes at…Continue
Started by Robin Leslie Patrick May 17.
Broom Junction station site for sale 3 Replies
Great opportunity for an SMJ enthusiast perhaps. I'm not sure what you could actually do with this site though!…Continue
Started by Simon Stevens. Last reply by Simon Stevens May 17.
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.
SMJ photos
Kineton Late 50's
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Comment by Andy Thompson on April 5, 2011 at 7:31
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Thanks for the info Dick! Andy
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Comment by Dick Bodily on April 4, 2011 at 11:37
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Andy
This would have been after the Western Region take over of this section of the SMJ, so this dates it to the 1960s. The platforms had been cut back to make sure that outside cylindered GWR types like the Halls, Granges, 72xx tanks and 28xx Consols could safely negotiate the station. If you look closely, you can see the special wooden platforms that were put in to allow the signalman to pass the token from. Ettington suffered the same fate but Byfield's platforms remained intact and as far is known there was never a problem with clearance there even from the Halls!
Dick
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