It was the line from Andover to Redbridge opened in 1865. It was closed to passengers in 1964, and completely in 1967. I travelled on the line once as a boy of about 10 years old.
Fascinating to see some rails still in situ at Fullerton with some glimpses of the Mayfly. Did you actually walk on the line in this period to Stockbridge where the station site has of course completely gone. Presume the rails did not last too much longer after 1968?
Thanks for sharing this important film. A railway thrown in the bin like an old coke can . Every asset then realised . Did you get to Andoversford Tunnel?
Before my time, but I wish that it was still running today.
Excellent 👍👍👍👍
Fascinating! Thankyou!
Amazing that so much was still in situ more than three years after closure. Andover Town station didn't seem to be vandalised either.
No it was rather more than vandalised later, along with the rest of the line.
Some lovely railway collectibles in this film
Great video but sad seeing railways disused 😢
I like to see more about the "Sprat & Winkle" Line please.
It was the line from Andover to Redbridge opened in 1865. It was closed to passengers in 1964, and completely in 1967. I travelled on the line once as a boy of about 10 years old.
Fascinating to see some rails still in situ at Fullerton with some glimpses of the Mayfly. Did you actually walk on the line in this period to Stockbridge where the station site has of course completely gone. Presume the rails did not last too much longer after 1968?
Yes, we did get to Stockbridge. Unfortunately I must have run out of film by then!
Thanks for sharing this important film. A railway thrown in the bin like an old coke can . Every asset then realised . Did you get to Andoversford Tunnel?
Thanks, but you may be confusing Andover with Andoversford. We walked from Andover to Stockbridge on the line towards Romsey and Southampton.