Platforms One, Ground Level Structure type Gatekeepers' Lodge Platform Railway platform Rebuilt 1877 | Tracks One Running Line Opened 1 October 1876 | |
Location Foxdale Road, Glenfaba,Isle of Man, IM7 6KL. Owned by The Isle of Man Railway Co., Ltd. Similar Braddan Bridge, Isle of Man Railway, St John's railway station, Sulby Glen railway station | ||
Ballacraine Halt was an infrequent request stop on the Isle of Man Railway.
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Origins
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.
Closure
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 site today
The Steam Heritage Trail now passes through the site, and the former crossing keepers' lodge has been retained, now forming a shelter for walkers.
References
Ballacraine railway station Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA