‘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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LMS BOXBOARD ----- SMJ LINE
Currently a boxboard from the line on offer on e bay. Ends 26th August. Also a siver ewj free pass was sold at auction recently for £ 850 . Pretty rare, nice it has survived . Plus 2 cast iron smj bridge diamonds also sold at auction quite…Continue
Started by ray w Aug 23.
Coaches used on SMJ 1948-1952
I was wondering if anybody could tell me what coaching stock was used on the SMJ between 1948-1952. I've started Building Byfield station building and managed to find basically what locos were used but coaches........? Can't seem to find…Continue
Started by Clive Aug 13.
Coaches used on SMJ 1948-1952
I was wondering if anybody could tell me what coaching stock was used on the SMJ between 1948-1952. I've started Building Byfield station building and managed to find basically what locos were used but coaches........? Can't seem to find…Continue
Started by Clive Aug 13.
The Campion Family: SMJ employees 5 Replies
I would be grateful if anyone can let me know if there are any registers, documents or other employee information that exists where I might be able to find out more about the following members of my family:1. Henry Campion 1830-1910 Lived in…Continue
Started by David Campion. Last reply by David Campion Jul 25.
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My love for the SMJ started with a pint of milk! As we walked into the door of Towcester's Tesco's, my brother said "of course you know this is where the station was!" That was it! I was bitten! 5 years on I have written articles on the SMJ, I give talks and the website has taken on yet another new look - I hope you enjoy it! Andy - Email me
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Hello Andy.
I have received an e-mail from "James Pollard" who has "added a profile to your profile." and there are several what appear to be genuine links to the SMJ web site.
Hw starts with "Good day. How is everything with you." then says he has "something very vital to you."
I think this is a scam and have not opened any links. I will forward the e-mail to you or another member if you wish.
I cannot find "James Pollard" on the members list. Do you know if any other members have been contacted by him? Perhaps you may have heard of any instances.
Personally, I have now moved to Marsden in West Yorkshire but I still maintain a close interest in the SMJ site and the remains of the old railway itself, especially when we have to return to visit friends and relatives South of the Trent.
Finally, I do not appear to be listed on the members list.
Regards
John Barber
Andy
Hello Andy, with all that's going on at the moment as regards North End & Warwick Road stations, I have to report that an error has been made.
Photographic and map evidence of Burton Dassett platform put it on the Eastern side of Bridge 66, on the old A41 road, opposite the old sidings.
I reference Warwickshire Railways photo smjbd7, which is of the old abandoned platform building. The caption should read ' Looking West towards Kineton ' . I must admit that I have read articles that state this platform was between the bridge and the EHLR junction, but clearly this was wrong. This means that the bridge numbers index is correct at this point.
Cheers, Andy.
Hello Andy thank you for welcoming me to smjr railway society I look forward to enjoying beeing a member
Best wishes Ray
many thanks, i have spent ages looking at the images.
unfortunately i was born to late to see anything other than the carnage left after beeching.
i am at a loss to try and find images or track layout for chacombe / chalcombe halt. there are one or two images of the station in the george & dragon - but no real links have been found on the web... i wonder if any members have any clues....
kind regards daniel
Different view of photo you posted a few days ago, have you seen this?
thanks for this Andy. has anybody researched the opening and closing dates of signal boxes on the SMJ?
Hi Andy,thanks for the welcome,just been trying to find any pictures at all of the SMJ between Cockley and Helmdon, not had much luck so thought would try here.
Les
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