Derby Castle Terminus — Douglas, Isle of Man
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prussel
N 54° 10.029 W 004° 27.642
30U E 404639 N 6003104
Derby Castle is the southern terminus of the Manx Electric Railway, an electric interurban tramway connecting Douglas, Laxey and Ramsey in the Isle of Man
Waymark Code: WMTXPQ
Location: Isle of Man
Date Posted: 01/20/2017
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The Manx Electric Railway is an electric interurban tramway connecting Douglas, Laxey and Ramsey in the Isle of Man. The line is 3 ft (914 mm) narrow gauge and is 17 miles (27.4 km) long. It is largely segregated from road traffic, running on double track on roadside reservation or private right-of-way, and is electrified using overhead line at 550 volts direct current.
Derby Castle (Manx: Kione Stashoon Chashtal Derby) is the southern terminus of the Manx Electric Railway, it is located on the north side of Douglas. The station remarkably it retains the original station booking office dating from 1897 which is constructed in a distinctive "rustic" style with half-log cladding, and steep alpine roofing.
source: wikipedia
Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: Yes
Is the station/depot open to the public?: Yes
What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Manx Electric Railway
Station/Depot Web Site: [Web Link]
If the station/depot is not being used for railroad purposes, what is it currently used for?: Not listed
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