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South Cape Halt

Coordinates: 54°13′29″N 4°23′42″W / 54.22472°N 4.39500°W / 54.22472; -4.39500
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South Cape

Rheynn Yiass
Manx Electric Railway
General information
LocationLaxey, Isle Of Man
CoordinatesPole Nos. 320-321
Owned byIsle Of Man Railways
PlatformsGround level
TracksTwo running lines
Construction
Structure typeWaiting shelter
ParkingNone
History
Opened1894 (1894)
Previous namesManx Electric Railway Co.

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.

Location

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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

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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

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Preceding station Manx Electric Railway Following station
Preston's Crossing
towards Derby Castle
Douglas–Ramsey Miller's Crossing

Also

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Manx Electric Railway Stations

References

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  • 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

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54°13′29″N 4°23′42″W / 54.22472°N 4.39500°W / 54.22472; -4.39500