‘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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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.
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.
Misunderstanding Easton Neston 2 Replies
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Started by Matt Davis. Last reply by Matt Davis Oct 16.
Loco N° 5. 2-4-0T
Hi everybodyI’m building a OO gauge model of Fenny Compton and Clifford Sidings over here in Belgium.Quite a strange idea but so be it…In view of this I plan to transform a RTR Beatie Well Tank into SMJR N° 5 the 2-4-0T and use some etchings for the…Continue
Started by Jack Freuville Aug 29.
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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