‘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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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 8 hours ago.
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 12 hours ago.
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.
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David
William Stratford was a porter at Kineton Station also a member of the church choir at Kineton. He is remembered on Kineton War Memorial and a Memorial Service was held for him in St Peters Church, Kineton on Sunday Oct 31st 1915 conducted by Rev Yerburgh.
David Fisher
Hello David,
What memories....!!
Andy Thompson is the creator of the site..and he lives in Devon! But he has connections with Towcester...and I live at the other end of the line, in Bidford-on-Avon!
Glad you enjoy what you have found so far....!!
Kind regards,
Peter
Thank you for joining our friendly site.
I feel sure that you will find plenty to hold your interest here.
Kind regards,
Peter