Bishop's Court railway station

Bishop's Court Halt
Stad Cooyrt Yn Aspick
Manx Northern Railway / Isle of Man Railway
Location Off Ramsey Road, Patrick.
Coordinates 54°18′13″N 4°34′13″W
Owned by Isle of Man Railway Co.
Line(s) The Ramsey Line
Platforms One, Ground Level
Tracks One, Running Line
Construction
Structure type None
Parking None Provided
History
Opened See Text
Closed 1950
Previous names Manx Northern Railway Co.
Traffic
Passenger Only (Limited)
Services

Waiting Bench

Bishop's Court was a station on the Manx Northern Railway, later owned and operated by the Isle of Man Railway; it served the residence 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.

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. The halt was marked only by a bench and some steps leading down from the estate.

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 never appeared in the public timetable and saw only limited use which is well documented in The Isle of Man Railway by James I.C. Boyd (Oakwood Press, 1962).

Usage

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. A hand operated signal was installed at the site which was operated by the bishop and his guests and staff in order to halt trains for them to board; the guard needed to be informed if someone wanted to alight.

Route

Preceding station Disused railways Following station
Kirk Michael
towards
St. John's		   Manx Northern Railway
later
Isle of Man Railway		   Ballaugh
towards
Ramsey

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Coordinates: 54°18′13″N 4°34′13″W / 54.30361°N 4.57028°W