‘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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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 yesterday.
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
BR Sulzer Type 2 No D5058
I got to ride in the cab of the demolition train on the Northampton-Bedford branch, hauled by a pair of Sulzer Type 2s. Here we see the train stopped at Ravenstone Wood Junction in July 1967. I can't recall why we halted here. Presumably my old pal Bryan still has the sign from Ravenstone Wood Junction signal box, which he "inherited" around this time. The train then went on to Olney, where we picked up some wagons full of rails and sleepers, returning to Northampton Bridge Street yard.
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Comment by John Evans on November 19, 2010 at 17:12
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His name was Bryan Jeyes and we went to college together in Northampton. I lost touch with him in the 1970s when things like marriage intervened. He must have as many SMJ pictures as me, as we walked all the system together. I am trying to locate him through his father, who very occasionally visits my brother's shop in Northampton. Sadly, he has not been in recently and he may have passed on as he would be in his 80s now, at least. Bryan would love all this SMJ stuff. His father owned a Bedford Utilabrake, perfect for "spares recovery transportation". That means nicking signals, signs and other railway junk!
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Comment by Andy Thompson on November 19, 2010 at 7:18
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That's not Bryan 'C' is it John? Andy
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