‘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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Evesham Redditch & Stratford-upon-Avon Junction Railway 8 Replies

Did this railway (as opposed to the East & West Junction Railway) go into receivership - if so, when. And when did it come out of receivership?Continue

Started by Richard Maund. Last reply by Richard Maund Feb 11.

Bidford-on-Avon 5 Replies

Shall we bring this discussion under the proper heading!So far as the OS plan surveyed 1885, published 1886, is concerned: the OS liked - wherever they could  - to have text running parallel to the top and bottom borders. When they came to add the…Continue

Started by Richard Maund. Last reply by Richard Maund Feb 10.

North End and Warwick Road stations? 57 Replies

Some time ago we ahd an interesting and lively discussion on the mystery station at Tiffield, which added quite a lot to our collective knowledge.I've recently been looking closely at two of the other mystery stations- at North End (sometimes…Continue

Started by Barry Taylor. Last reply by Richard Maund Jan 27.

1873 timetable 4 Replies

Page 12 of Arthur Jordan's book features a full page reproduction of the E&WJ public timetable handbill for August 1873. Does anyone know where the original of that handbill is preserved?Incidentally, the timetable itself formed the basis of…Continue

Started by Richard Maund. Last reply by Barry Taylor Jan 25.

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"Simon, Thanks for the info on the East and West 'garter' displayed on its coaches. Y…"

Jim Goodman replied Nov 16, 2014 to Helmdon

23 Nov 16, 2014
Reply by Simon Dunkley

"I don't think this is a real book but just info from a company that specializes in p…"

Jim Goodman replied Nov 9, 2014 to North End and Warwick Road stations?

57 Jan 27
Reply by Richard Maund

"I've just tried the links to the national archives but it appears that none of the d…"

Jim Goodman replied Nov 6, 2014 to Helmdon

23 Nov 16, 2014
Reply by Simon Dunkley

" Count me in! Jim."

Jim Goodman replied Oct 27, 2014 to Get Together

10 Nov 24, 2014
Reply by Richard Heacock

"Hi Simon, I've just played my DVD copy of an old cine film of the SMJ and it closes…"

Jim Goodman replied Jun 16, 2014 to Greetings from Bidford & a question re. Arrow river bridge at Broom

6 Jan 22, 2021
Reply by Simon Stevens

"Hi Jack, Sorry, can't help you with any photos you are looking for, but good luck i…"

Jim Goodman replied Jun 16, 2014 to Fenny Compton

2 Jun 17, 2014
Reply by Jack Freuville

"I always wonder if the farmer owns the land. Last time I was there he said to me tha…"

Jim Goodman replied May 27, 2013 to remains of SMJ

13 May 27, 2013
Reply by Jim Goodman

"Hi Nigel, M Christensen's booklet has it that the EHLR was constructed in 1919, Arth…"

Jim Goodman replied Apr 1, 2013 to EHLR JUNCTION

5 Dec 4, 2014
Reply by NIGEL

"Hi Si, Is this plan of any use? The first Burton Dassett one of course. "

Jim Goodman replied Mar 16, 2013 to EHLR JUNCTION

5 Dec 4, 2014
Reply by NIGEL

"Hi Dick, I got this book for Christmas, I think I've got or seen all the old SMJ pho…"

Jim Goodman replied Jan 2, 2013 to Northamptonshire South & West (BR Past & Present)

2 Jan 2, 2013
Reply by Dick Bodily

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