Port Erin Railway Station — Port Erin, Isle of Man
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N 54° 05.105 W 004° 45.431
30U E 385058 N 5994415
Port Erin Railway Station is the western terminus of the Port Erin Line of the Isle of Man Railway, a narrow gauge steam-operated railway
Waymark Code: WMTXPK
Location: Isle of Man
Date Posted: 01/20/2017
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Port Erin Railway Station (Manx: Stashoon Phurt Çhiarn) is the western terminus of the Isle of Man Railway in the village of Port Erin on the Isle of Man.
The main station building is constructed of Ruabon brick and was constructed in 1909 in the centre of the village, replacing a similar original version (from 1874) that was slightly smaller and made of local stone. This building is something of a focal point in the village and houses a booking office, a waiting room which was once a ladies only facility and a café in the former porters' office.
The Isle of Man Railway (IMR) (Manx: Raad Yiarn Vannin) is a narrow gauge steam-operated railway connecting Douglas with Castletown and Port Erin. The line is 3 ft (914 mm) narrow gauge and 15.3 miles (24.6 km) long.
source: wikipedia
Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: Yes
Is the station/depot open to the public?: Yes
If the station/depot is not being used for railroad purposes, what is it currently used for?:
This is still an active Railway Station during the summer months.
What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Port Erin Line (Douglas <-> Port Erin)
Station/Depot Web Site: [Web Link]
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