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Interpretive Signage
In 2026 the Friends Of... volunteer group made an investment of £1,300 in the station by the provision of replacement signage, most of which was erected during the season considerably improving the site. This included four new running in boards and backings, directional signage and a new large welcome sign for the forecourt as well as an a-frame for outside the gift shop. These have been provided in a durable "di-bond" material in a heritage style.
A few remaining sign boards required backing boards and posts, and these were completed towards the end of the season but not in time to be erected for the last trains of the season at the beginning of November. They have subsequently been finished off and over the closed season in the winter months are hoped to be erected around the site to complete the job. These include a replacement interpretive panel for the hoarding, the original of which was storm damaged.
A further interpretive sign has also been created to complement the replica cattle dock which was installed thanks to grant funding from the Isle of Man Steam Railway Supporters' Association in March of 2026, this will be sited close to the dock and be capable of removal easily should the yard be required for photographic charters where a period backdrop is required by photographers, the panel has been provided, like all signage, by The Copy Shop.
Please keep checking back to this page for progress on the matter, which is one of two winter projects in addition to the usual maintenence and repair of platform furniture and general upkeep of the site in the closed season. Our attention is also hoped to focus on repairing the model railway and sprucing up the room in which it is located, having completed a redecoration of the waiting room earlier in the year - there is always something to do at the station...!
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