‘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.
SMJ photos
Towcester
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Comment by Andy Thompson on April 4, 2010 at 19:17
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...and a very important post it is too! Andy
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Comment by Dick Bodily on April 4, 2010 at 19:13
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That post has managed to appear centre stage!!!
The foundary was Groom & Tattersals
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Well thats more than I Peter as I live in Devon! Check the site, we have loads of photos of Towcester station, including its front! Andy
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Comment by Peter Fleming on April 4, 2010 at 17:25
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I used to visit Towcester SMJ in the early 60s - always from Blisworth so I came along the Tiffield Road. I remember the station (with its three platforms and slightly elevated signal box) viewed from this angle and the bridge over the line branching off to Ravenstone Wood Junction. The bridge had 4 (the maximum) diamond shaped cast iron notices. I seem to remember a foundry along the Tiffield Road (?).
I regret that I never bothered to carry on to the A5 and turn right after the railway bridge so never I saw the front of Towcester station.
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