Country Railway Routes Andover to Southampton including the Longparish BranchCountry Railway Routes Andover to Southampton including the Longparish Branch by Vic Mitchell & Keith Smith This rural route followed the peaceful valleys of the Anton and the Test and once formed part of a line between the Midlands and the South Coast, having a service between Cheltenham and Southampton for many years. Affectionately known as the "Sprat & Winkle", the railway is illustrated with photographs from all periods. Stations & Locations