South Cape Halt (Manx: Stadd Rheynn Yiass) is an intermediate stopping place on the easterly section of the Manx Electric Railway on the Isle of Man.

South Cape

Rheynn Yiass
Manx Electric Railway
General information
LocationLaxey, Isle Of Man
CoordinatesPole Nos. 320-321
Owned byIsle Of Man Railways
PlatformsGround level
TracksTwo running lines
Construction
Structure typeWaiting shelter
ParkingNone
History
Opened1894 (1894)
Previous namesManx Electric Railway Co.

Location

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The halt is located on the outskirts of Laxey and it serves the area of the village known as Old Laxey and lies above the beach. It acts as a useful drop-off point for visitors wishing to access the beach rather than the village itself.

Facilities

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The station is notable for its substantial corrugated iron shelter with perimeter seating and a sign is displayed outside advising passengers to alight here for the beach, and keep their seats for the village, the Snaefell Mountain Railway and Ramsey.

Route

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Preceding station Manx Electric Railway Following station
Preston's Crossing
towards Derby Castle
Douglas–Ramsey Miller's Crossing

Also

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Manx Electric Railway Stations

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.

Sources

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54°13′29″N 4°23′42″W / 54.22472°N 4.39500°W / 54.22472; -4.39500