Railway Crossing, Castletown.

Details

Accessibility:

Opposite the railway crossing is a garage and a shop with parking available where you can view the passing trains. 

Brief Description:

The Isle of Man Steam railway travels parallel to Alexandra Road. It is an automated crossing with access to a private property. A small wooden hut remains next to the crossing which was originally manned before the automated system was installed. Parking is available opposite which allows trainspotters the opportunity to view the passing trains.  

Further Information:

Address:

Alexandra Road, Castletown IM9 1TE, Isle of Man

Email:

None available.

Phone:

None available.

Website:

Railway timetable available online: www.gov.im/media/1354960/iom-railways-dl-2017-timetable-web-final.pdf

Directions:

Located 10 miles South West of the capital Douglas, in Castletown. 

Follow the A5 from Douglas to Castletown. Pass the airport on your left. Then take the 3rd exit, turning right on the roundabout onto Victoria Road. Continue to the next roundabout and take the 2nd exit, turning right carrying along the A5. Castletown Railway Crossing is located on the right opposite Milner Terrace.

OS SC 265679.

Transport:

Bus routes are available throughout the island.

Contact Isle of Man Public Transport, Banks Circus, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 5PT 
Telephone: +44 1624 662525 (Infoline) https://www.gov.im/categories/travel-traffic-and-motoring/bus-and-rail/

Amenities:

There is a garage opposite the crossing and a large range of amenities available in Castletown, including a post office, banks, public houses, accommodation, restaurants and supermarkets.