Quarterbridge
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Quarterbridge Crossing was the first major crossing point of the Isle of Man Railway
's first line to Peel and was opened in 1873, closing in 1968 with the rest of the line.
in the Isle of Man
for the opening of the first passenger narrow-gauge (3ft) railway in 1873. The approach to the Quarterbridge (1 mile) from Douglas Terminus was by an 86 ft lattice girder bridge across the River Glass which replaced an earlier structure in 1902 at this point. The Douglas to Peel railway line crosses the A5 New Castletown Road at the Quarterbridge
and follows the River Dhoo and a gradient of 1/105 for a short distance. The railway line at this point runs parallel to the A1 Douglas to Peel road which is part of the Snaefell Mountain Course
used for the Isle of Man TT
and Manx Grand Prix
Races. Requests for the Isle of Man Railway Company for the building of a small halt at the Quarterbridge to be called Spring Valleynever came to fruition. A small halt and cattle bank existed during the 1920's used for agricultural shows held at the nearby Kirby House Estate. A small siding was built on the eastern-side of the Quarterbridge crossing in the 1930's for the development of the King Edward Park and this Belle Vue Siding existed for the period 1935-1941. The Douglas to Peel railway closed in 1968 and the railway line lifted during the period 1975-76. During the 1980's the railway line between the Quarterbridge and Braddan Bridge
was tarmacked and became an access-road for the Isle of Man TT Races.
Isle of Man Railway
The Isle of Man Railway is a narrow gauge steam-operated railway connecting Douglas with Castletown and Port Erin in the Isle of Man. The line is built to gauge and is long...
's first line to Peel and was opened in 1873, closing in 1968 with the rest of the line.
History
A gated railway crossing and a keeper's lodge was built at the Quarterbridge near the confluence of the River Dhoo and River Glass in the town of DouglasDouglas, Isle of Man
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in the Isle of Man
Isle of Man
The Isle of Man , otherwise known simply as Mann , is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland, within the British Isles. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who holds the title of Lord of Mann. The Lord of Mann is...
for the opening of the first passenger narrow-gauge (3ft) railway in 1873. The approach to the Quarterbridge (1 mile) from Douglas Terminus was by an 86 ft lattice girder bridge across the River Glass which replaced an earlier structure in 1902 at this point. The Douglas to Peel railway line crosses the A5 New Castletown Road at the Quarterbridge
Quarterbridge, Isle of Man
Quarterbridge is situated between the 1st Milestone and 2nd Milestone road-side marker on the Snaefell Mountain Course used for the Isle of Man TT Races on the junction of the primary A1 Douglas to Peel road, A2 Douglas to Ramsey and the A5 Douglas to Port Erin road which forms the boundary...
and follows the River Dhoo and a gradient of 1/105 for a short distance. The railway line at this point runs parallel to the A1 Douglas to Peel road which is part of the Snaefell Mountain Course
Snaefell mountain course
Snaefell Mountain Course or Mountain Course is a road-racing circuit used for the Isle of Man TT and Manx Grand Prix Races held in the Isle of Man from 1911 and 1923 respectively. The racing is held on public roads closed for racing by an Act of Tynwald...
used for the Isle of Man TT
Isle of Man TT
The International Isle of Man TT Race is a motorcycle racing event held on the Isle of Man and was for many years the most prestigious motorcycle race in the world...
and Manx Grand Prix
Manx Grand Prix
The Manx Grand Prix motorcycle races are held on the Isle of Man TT Course every year for a two-week period usually spanning the end of August and early September. The 'MGP' or 'Manx' is considered to be the amateur riders' alternative to the Isle of Man TT Races held in May and June...
Races. Requests for the Isle of Man Railway Company for the building of a small halt at the Quarterbridge to be called Spring Valleynever came to fruition. A small halt and cattle bank existed during the 1920's used for agricultural shows held at the nearby Kirby House Estate. A small siding was built on the eastern-side of the Quarterbridge crossing in the 1930's for the development of the King Edward Park and this Belle Vue Siding existed for the period 1935-1941. The Douglas to Peel railway closed in 1968 and the railway line lifted during the period 1975-76. During the 1980's the railway line between the Quarterbridge and Braddan Bridge
Braddan Bridge
Braddan Bridge is a bridge over the river Dhoo on the Douglas-Peel road, from which a halt on the Isle of Man Railway's first line to Peel took its name.-Bridge:The bridge is a landmark on the Isle of Man TT road-race course...
was tarmacked and became an access-road for the Isle of Man TT Races.
Railway route
External links
- Isle of Man Railway stationsIsle of Man Railway stationsThis article details each of the lines operated by the Isle of Man Railway, including the original line to Peel in the west, opened in 1873, followed by the Port Erin line the following year , as well as the Manx Northern Railway's line between St John's and Ramsey and the Foxdale Railway's line...
- Quarter Bridge Halt on Subterrenea Britannica's disused stations website