Ballajora Halt (Manx: Stadd Valley Joaree) is an intermediate stopping place on the northerly section of the Manx Electric Railway on the Isle of Man. It is in the parish of Maughold and is the nearest stop to the village of Maughold and its churchyard, known for its Celtic crosses.

Ballajora

Balley Joaree
Manx Electric Railway
General information
LocationMaughold, Isle Of Man
Coordinates54°17′20″N 4°20′10″W / 54.28875°N 4.33608°W / 54.28875; -4.33608
Owned byIsle Of Man Railways
PlatformsGround Level
TracksTwo Running Lines
Construction
Structure typeWaiting Shelter
ParkingNone
History
Opened1899 (1899)
Previous namesManx Electric Railway Co.

Route

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Preceding station Manx Electric Railway Following station
Rome's Crossing
towards Derby Castle
Douglas–Ramsey Ballajora Quarry

See also

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References

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  • 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.

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