‘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"
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
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
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
Back in March 1967 Bryan and I pooled our relics for this photo. You'll spot a few SMJ item,s. We each have a weight restriction notice and Bryan still has the Ravenstone Wood Junction signal box sign. A few other SMJ items can be discerned.
Comment by John Evans on November 20, 2013 at 20:57
Back in 1967, Bryan Jeyes and I had a small collection of relics which can be seen here in March of that year. Wee each have an SMJ weight restriction notice and Bryan still has the signal box sign from Ravenstone Wood Junction. There are a few other SMJ items here.
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