2017

SC2668 : Castletown Station

taken 7 years ago, near to Castletown, Isle of Man

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Castletown Station
Castletown Station
Two trains cross at Castletown: the one on the left heading for Port Erin and the one on the right for Douglas.
Isle of Man Steam Railway :: SC3575

The railway between Douglas and Port Erin was opened in 1874 forming one part of an extensive 3ft gauge network that also served Peel and Ramsey. The railways were not originally intended primarily as tourist attractions but to provide a general transport service for the Isle of Man. In the 1960s, faced with heavy losses, the Peel and Ramsey lines were abandoned leaving only the current 15.3 mile route. Trains nowadays operate between March and November, taking one hour for the full journey. Original locomotives and rolling stock are used although other aspects of the railway including the level crossings have been modernised. The railway is owned by the IoM government and the island’s Go Explore cards, giving access to all public transport, are valid on the trains.


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This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · Heading for Port Erin [11] · Crossing [8] Title Clusters: · Castletown Station [9] ·
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SC2668, 174 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Stephen McKay   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Sunday, 16 April, 2017   (more nearby)
Submitted
Saturday, 22 April, 2017
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SC 267 680 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:4.7328N 4:38.9670W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SC 267 680
View Direction
South-southwest (about 202 degrees)
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