‘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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PPhoto Albums
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
Towcester C1905
Is this a shot of a 4F at the gate I discovered at a crossing on the former Olney branch?
Albums: Boundary fence of Olney Branch.
Location: Coulthard Close, Towcester
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Comment by Andy Thompson on July 2, 2010 at 14:05
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Sorry gents, I have already confessed to this one! I photoshopped it! I thought it quite good but you eagle-eyed ''rivet counters' know too much!! Andy
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Comment by Peter Fleming on July 2, 2010 at 12:16
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I see this was a Nottingham engine for most of its life (although Wellingborough at the end).
Would you normally expect to see such at Towcester?
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Comment by David Ford on July 2, 2010 at 11:15
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I wonder what "C1905" refers to. Normally I would take it as circa 1905 but that obviously doesn't apply here. A reference number for a commercially available print or pc perhaps ? But it seems strange to put it on the front of the print.
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