‘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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Here I am feeling all chuffed because I have received a copy of my book titled 'Last Rites.' It tells the story of the destruction of Britain's steam railways and includes plenty of SMJ photos and a description of walking the whole railway 50 years ago, during which time I got arrested. Honest!!. It has 200 pictures, many from the Northampton area and includes ironstone lines. Available from Amazon and The Model Shop, Northampton.

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Comment by John Evans on April 24, 2016 at 11:51

Thanks Terry. It was fun recalling the old days, although not the hassle at Kineton military base! 

Comment by Terry Andrews on April 23, 2016 at 8:21

Hi John, Just got my copy of your book off Amazon.  Thoroughly enjoying it especially around the area of Woodford Halse and the GCR, an area I am very familiar with.
A great set of photographs that accompany the book as well.
Many thanks for producing it.

Comment by Jean Cholerton on April 15, 2016 at 15:04

Thank you for the `Last Rites` mention.  I have just ordered it online for my husband`s birthday.

He will be chuffed.  He is currently working on what was the SMJ (Broom junction/Stratford section) planting suitable hedging/trees for wildlife. 

Best wishes to the all the members of the S.M.J. Society.

Jean Cholerton 

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