‘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 yesterday.

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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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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