‘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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SMJ keys from the Towcester area

I have been contacted by someone who wishes to dispose of two sets of SMJ-related keys from the Towcester area, but does not want to put personal email or other details on this website. They have been given to him by the estate manager at Easton…Continue

Started by Barry Taylor on Thursday.

Bridge sign 3 Replies

An East and West Junction and Stratford-On-Avon, Towcester and Midland Junction Railways bridge weight notice, cast iron, 16½"x11¾", the front repainted. As is usual, the company title has been altered to Stratford-On-Avon and Midland Junction…Continue

Started by Graham Ward. Last reply by Russ Firth Jun 1.

SMJ Postage stamps 1911 and 1924

A couple of items recently up for auction.GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY COMPANY AND STRATFORD-UPON-AVON & MIDLAND JUNCTION: 6…Continue

Started by Graham Ward May 21.

More building at Towcester 3 Replies

I hear there has been more building at the station site in Towcester.Anyone know what they've dug up?…Continue

Tags: Towcester

Started by Andy Thompson. Last reply by John Evans Apr 19.

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At 11:08 on February 12, 2017, NIGEL said…

There was also The Micheline, which ran in 1931/2 on the Bletchley to Oxford line.

At 16:28 on January 24, 2010, Frank Cheevers said…
Hello there - afraid that I cannot add much that will be of use but I remember being told by an old hand railwayman that LMS banana trains from Avonmouth to London were routed via the SMJ. As for the Karrier Ro-railer (a splendid looking vehicle), it was trialled between Blisworth and the Welcombe Hotel conveying their guests. Incidentally, it had a less flashy brother - a humble lorry version, which was used by the LNER p.way on the West Highland line.
At 19:23 on January 22, 2010, Peter S Lewis said…
Hello Frank,
Welcome to the site!
I'm sure your observations will be invaluable!

Peter
At 9:31 on January 22, 2010, Andy Thompson said…
Hi Frank. Welcome aboard!! Tell us about the banan trains and the Ro-Railer (Karrier bus hybrid)
Andy
 
 
 

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