‘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 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

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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.

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Between Towcester and Tiffield SMJ Bridge over A43

Between Towcester and Tiffield SMJ Bridge over A43

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Comment by Andy Thompson on July 31, 2009 at 21:30

Here is a pre 1900 map featuring both the Lloyds sidings and the 'new' Olney branch including the above bridge (150?)
Comment by Andy Thompson on July 31, 2009 at 21:14
And is this bridge 150? Bridge 140 is the Tiffield road bridge at the Olney Junction east of Towcester station

Andy
Comment by Andy Thompson on July 31, 2009 at 21:09
A43 map, Easton Neston bridge with modern overlay

Comment by Andy Thompson on July 31, 2009 at 20:58

Is this the bridge?
Comment by Andy Thompson on July 31, 2009 at 20:21
...this isn't the A43 near Easton Neston?

A
Comment by Andy Thompson on July 31, 2009 at 20:20
Talk to me guys! Which bridge where? Which side of bridge 149 (the one at the Olney Junction) is this one?

Andy
Comment by Dick Bodily on July 31, 2009 at 19:34
Once the line closed they stored wagons along this section, you could see them on the bridge as you passed underneath on the A43.

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