Ballacraine railway station
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Ballacraine Railway Station
Staad Balley Craine |
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| The Isle of Man Railway Co., Ltd. | |
| Location | Foxdale Road, Glenfaba, Isle of Man, IM7 6KL. |
| Owned by | The Isle of Man Railway Co., Ltd. |
| Line(s) |
Peel Line Between Douglas & Peel |
| Platforms | One, Ground Level |
| Tracks | One Running Line |
| Construction | |
| Structure type | Gatekeepers' Lodge |
| Parking | Roadside |
| History | |
| Opened | 1 October 1876 30 May 1927 |
| Closed | 31 October 1879 30 September 1929 |
| Rebuilt | 1877 |
Ballacraine Halt was an infrequent request stop on the Isle of Man Railway.
Originally opened in 1876 the halt provided a stopping place for the short walk to Glen Helen until 1879. Later in 1927 the halt was used again mainly by spectators attending the TT Races at Ballacraine.
The Douglas to Peel line closed in 1968 but this location ceased to be a halt in 1929; up until this time it featured infrequently in timetable literature and was only used as a somewhat unofficial drop-of point for spectators viewing the T.T. road races.
The Steam Heritage Trail now passes through the site, and the former crossing keepers' lodge has been retained, now forming a shelter for walkers.
Coordinates: 54°11′55″N 4°37′57″W / 54.19861°N 4.63248°W
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