Bishop's Court railway station
| Bishop's Court Halt Stad Cooyrt Yn Aspick Manx Northern Railway / Isle of Man Railway |
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| Address | Off Ramsey Road, Patrick, Isle Of Man |
| Lines | The Ramsey Line |
| Platforms | 1 |
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| Opened | unknown but see text |
| Closed | 1950 |
Bishop's Court was a station on the Manx Northern Railway, later owned and operated by the Isle of Man Railway; it served the manse of the local bishop in the Isle of Man and was a stopping place on a line that ran between St. John's and the northern town of Ramsey.
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[edit] Description and history
The halt was built to serve the nearby estate of Bishop's Court, the home of the Bishop of Sodor and Man for the use of the bishop, his staff and visitors.
[edit] Dates
The opening date of the halt is not recorded although it probably dates from the opening of the line (September 23, 1879). The halt was marked only by a bench and some steps leading down from the estate.
[edit] Public Use
Although originally intended as a private station, it was opened to the public between September 23, 1930 and March 3, 1935 and referred to as Bishopscourt Halt.
[edit] Use By Bishop
A hand operated signal was installed at the site which was operated by the bishop and his guests in order to halt trains for them to board; to alight the guard needed to be informed.
[edit] Route
| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
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| Kirk Michael towards St. John's |
Manx Northern Railway later Isle of Man Railway |
Ballaugh towards Ramsey |
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[edit] See also
[edit] Sources
- [Isle of Man Steam Railway Supporters' Association]
[edit] References
- Bishop's Court Halt at the Subterranea Britannica Disused Stations website
- Tom Heavyside. Narrow Gauge Branch Lines – Douglas to Ramsey ISBN 190447439X
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