Snaefell Summit Station
N 54° 15.728 W 004° 27.770
30U E 404718 N 6013674
One of the highest railway stations in Britain. Open 28th April - 28th September, but you can visit at any time.
Waymark Code: WM34Z8
Location: Isle of Man
Date Posted: 02/10/2008
Views: 35
The station marks the end of the over 100 year old Electric mountain railway running from Laxey to the summit of Snaefell at 2,036ft. The line is five miles (8 km) long, built to 3 ft 6 in (1067 mm) gauge and uses a Fell centre rail for braking on the steep gradients. It is electrified using overhead wires at 550 volts direct current, with bow collectors. Services operate at regular intervals between April and September, taking 30 minutes for a one-way journey
Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: Yes
Is the station/depot open to the public?: Yes
If the station/depot is not being used for railroad purposes, what is it currently used for?:
More of a stop than a station but the building serves as a seasonal cafe/ restaurant with public information available.
What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: The 'station' serves as part of the Manx Electric Railway Snaefell Mountain Railway to Laxey
Station/Depot Web Site: [Web Link]
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