‘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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BLAKESLEY and an SMJ stamp
This item has come up in an auction recently and is a glimpse of the practice of carrying mail by train. Apart from the SMJ…Continue
Started by Graham Ward Nov 14, 2025.
Further about Ravenstone Wood Junction 1 Reply
Firstly a belated thanks to Barry for his excellent research that has returned these signal lever plates to their rightful home! [Perhaps their place of residence on the website needs changing!] Apologies for starting s new Forum discussion on this…Continue
Started by Dave Hayward. Last reply by Barry Taylor Oct 23, 2025.
Ravenstone Wood Junction Signal Box-an anomaly 3 Replies
Closely examining the brass lever plates shown in the Olney Line entry in the Index Section of this website I noticed a significant anomaly. Some of the above plates, specifically 1, 10, 11, 12, 25, 32, 34. refer to platforms, loading dock, goods…Continue
Started by Dave Hayward. Last reply by Barry Taylor Oct 9, 2025.
SMJ keys from the Towcester area 1 Reply
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. Last reply by Barry Taylor Sep 4, 2025.
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Hello Tanya,
Yes, I saw the two dropbox photos..I'm sure there will be someone who can place them!!
Peter
Hello Tanya,
I'm pleased that you joined us...if you were to post the two photos, I am sure that some of our eagle eyed SMJ experts may be able to help!
If you like, I could do that for you...
Also, the SMJ site is part of the Steam Tube group of sites (www.steamtu.be) We would be delighted if you would accept this invitation to join our over 1504 members, and view the 7,000 videos and 31,000 photographs! As well as the numerous blogs..and our monthly magazine "On Shed".
Perhaps I may make the request that you may like to submit a article for us..there would naturally be links to your book etc......
Kind regards,
Peter S Lewis
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Hello Tanya,
Welcome to the SMJ site...
I recognize your name, I think...Are you the Tanya Jackson of "British Rail: The Nation's Railway"??
Peter