South Cape Halt
Railway station in Isle of Man, the UK
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South Cape Halt (Manx: Stadd Rheynn Yiass) is an intermediate stopping place on the easterly section of the Manx Electric Railway on the Isle of Man.
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| General information | |||||
| Location | Laxey, Isle Of Man | ||||
| Coordinates | 54°13′29″N 4°23′42″W | ||||
| Pole Nos. | 320-321 | ||||
| System | Manx Electric Railway | ||||
| Owner | Isle Of Man Railways | ||||
| Platforms | Ground level | ||||
| Tracks | Two running lines | ||||
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Structure type | Waiting shelter | ||||
| Parking | None | ||||
| History | |||||
| Opened | 1894 | ||||
| Former names | Manx Electric Railway Co. | ||||
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Location
The halt is located on the outskirts of Laxey and it serves the area of the village known as Old Laxey and lies above the beach. It acts as a useful drop-off point for visitors wishing to access the beach rather than the village itself.
Facilities
The station is notable for its substantial corrugated iron shelter with perimeter seating and a sign is displayed outside advising passengers to alight here for the beach, and keep their seats for the village, the Snaefell Mountain Railway and Ramsey.
Route
| Preceding station | Manx Electric Railway | Following station | ||
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| Preston's Crossing towards Derby Castle |
Douglas–Ramsey | Miller's Crossing towards Ramsey Station | ||
Also
References
- Mike Goodwyn (1993). Manx Electric. Platform Five. ISBN 978-1-872524-52-8.
- Keith Pearson (1992). 100 Years Of Manx Electric Railway. Leading Edge. ISBN 0-948135-38-7.
- Robert Hendry (1978). Manx Electric Album. Hillside Publishing. ISBN 0-9505933-0-3.
- Norman Jones (1994). Isle Of Man Tramways. Foxline Publishing. ISBN 1-870119-32-0.
Sources
- Manx Electric Railway Stopping Places (2002) Manx Electric Railway Society
- Island Images: Manx Electric Railway Pages (2003) Jon Wornham
- Official Tourist Department Page (2009) Isle Of Man Heritage Railways
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