Far End Halt

Far End Halt
Staad Far End
Manx Electric Railway
Location Onchan, Isle Of Man
Coordinates Pole No. 065-066
Owned by Isle Of Man Railways
Platforms Ground Level
Tracks Two Running Lines
Construction
Structure type Bus Shelter
Parking None
History
Opened 1893 (1893)
Previous names Manx Electric Railway Co.

Far End Halt is a stopping place on the Manx Electric Railway on the Isle of Man and is located on the climb towards the line's first summit.

Origins

It gains its name from the imposing house adjacent to the running lines which is the last building on the stretch of coastline before reaching Groudle Glen itself which is inland. The houses along this stretch of road are impressive constructions and "Far End House" was one of the largest. The houses were generally, as now, the residences of the well-to-do and the area had a reputation for its rich residents.

House

Having been finally vacated at some point in the 1990s the imposing property that lies beneath road level has remained empty for several years and proposals have been lodged for its demolition and the subsequent redevelopment of the site, but no such plans have come to fruition. The proposed redevelopment would also involve the large plot of land to the north of the house from which the halt takes its name.

Today

The tram stop has retained its name for over a century and after this point the line becomes more exposed to the winds from the sea, this being the farthest end of the built-up area of Onchan now, but when the line was built the area was an exposed coastal headland, very similar to the landscape of the line after this point.

Route

Preceding station   Manx Electric Railway   Following station
Braeside   Douglas - Ramsey   Howstrake Camp

Also

Manx Electric Railway Stations

References

Sources

Coordinates: 54°10′02″N 4°27′37″W / 54.16722°N 4.46028°W / 54.16722; -4.46028

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