The Platforms
The Platforms
There are two platforms at the station, each serving trains in each direction, being known as the “up” and “down” serving Douglas and the north and Port Erin and the south respectively. These were established as macadam raised surfaces in 1998, prior to this the track was gravelled at ground level similar to the majority of other stations along the line since the opening.
Each have a number of period features, notably an array of tinplate enamelled advertising signs provided by the Friends Of... group who also provide and maintain the platform furniture and signage seen on each side of the running lines. The main features of these platforms which can be viewed below are also upkept by volunteers and have their own stories to tell.