‘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 Forum
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.
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.
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.
Loco N° 5. 2-4-0T
Hi everybodyI’m building a OO gauge model of Fenny Compton and Clifford Sidings over here in Belgium.Quite a strange idea but so be it…In view of this I plan to transform a RTR Beatie Well Tank into SMJR N° 5 the 2-4-0T and use some etchings for the…Continue
Started by Jack Freuville Aug 29.
SMJ photos
RICHARD, HERE'S AN AERIAL VIEW OF LLOYDS SIDING AREA C.2010
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Permalink Reply by Richard Woods on
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Interesting! I've always meant to get over the other side of the A43 to get a look at the link between the Lloyds sidings and the Easton Neston Quarries. Does anybody know whether it's strictly private property, or have any SMJ members been over there before?
Richard Woods
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Permalink Reply by NIGEL on
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There is a footpath that crosses the old siding which starts from the A43, opposite the 3rd lodge. I have planned to do this walk for some time now, just waiting for some better weather. From the footpath you should be able to pick up the old line, and head NE towards Tiffield and the flooded clay pit / brick works site. Strictly speaking the site is private property and there is pheasant shooting in the area at weekends.
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