Fairy Cottage Halt
Fairy Cottage is an intermediate stopping place on the Manx Electric Railway on the Isle of Man on the outskirts of the village of Laxey.
Fairy Cottage Halt Staad Ferrish Bwaane | |
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| Manx Electric Railway | |
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| Location | Lonan, Isle Of Man |
| Coordinates | Pole Nos. 307–208 |
| Owned by | Isle Of Man Heritage Railways |
| Platforms | Ground Level |
| Tracks | Two Running Lines |
| Construction | |
| Structure type | Waiting Shelter |
| Parking | None |
| History | |
| Opened | 1894 |
| Previous names | Manx Electric Railway Co., Ltd. |
Location
The stop is situated on the coast of Laxey Bay. It is only 500 yards from South Cape Halt, and this is the shortest distance between two main stations on the line. Access to the station is gained from the roadside behind a small local filling station and the halt caters almost exclusively for localised traffic.
Unusual usage
In 1998 as part of the year-long Steam 125 event on the island marking the milestone anniversary of the Isle of Man Railway this tranquil setting served as the terminating point for steam locomotive No. 1 Sutherland of 1873 which operated a number of special workings throughout the summer season to commemorate the birthday. There was some historical precedent for this, as the railway loaned out locomotives for use in conjunction with the construction of the electric line between 1893 and 1899.
Facilities
Today, the halt sees little traffic but remains complete with its corrugated iron shelter.
Route
| Preceding station | Manx Electric Railway | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamb's Crossing | Douglas – Ramsey | Preston's Crossing |
See 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 Manx Electric Railway Stopping Places (2002) Manx Electric Railway Society
- Island Island Images: Manx Electric Railway Pages (2003) Jon Wornham
- Official Official Tourist Department Page (2009) Isle Of Man Heritage Railways