‘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"
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
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
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Hello Jean,
I hope it goes well for you..If it does, perhaps you can offer a talk on the whole of the SMJ line....I know a man who might be able!!
Peter
Hello Jean,
A warm welcome!!
I'm so near, yet so far!!
Time..circumstance, aging in-laws...!!
One day!!
Peter
Hi Jean
Thanks for joining and welcome! Can't wait to see your photos. Andy