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Ronaldsway Halt ( Manx: ''Stadd Roonysvaie'') is a
The halt is situated behind the Ronaldsway Industrial Estate beside the Silverburn River at the midway point between the stations at Ballasalla and Castletown. Ronaldsway is the site of the
The halt was introduced in 1967, to compete for airport traffic with buses and taxis. At that time there was just a simple nameboard, and the halt was mentioned only intermittently in timetables. As part of a major overhaul of the entire line as part of an all-island sewerage network in 2001, a pipeline was laid beneath the railway line and the permanent way completely replaced, the halt received a small waiting platform consisting of built up sleepers. Passengers wishing to board the train here can signal the driver to stop the train; to alight from the train the guard must be notified in advance. Because of the short walk from the airport, air passengers leave and board trains here; it is also a popular drop-off spot for walkers, being close to the
The request stop's name is taken from that of the nearby airport, the island's only such commercial airport and was named as such from its inception with a white board and red lettering. For the 1971 season only it was re-titled as ''Great Meadow Halt'' in reference to the large field and one-time race course that lies adjacent to the halt which was still operational at the time and from which the railway gained some trade that summer. For some subsequent seasons the stop did not feature in any timetable literature though it continued to be served by request. When bilingual Manx/English nameboards were introduced on the line beginning in 2008, a replacement running-in board was added showing the Manx Gaelic name of ''Staad Roonysvie'' and is still in place today with some variation in styling appearing from 2022. Although closed during the pandemic with there being no commercial flights for a period, the signs remained in place with closure notices added. Since the beginning of the 2022 season it has again been in regular use despite not appearing in the timetable literature.
Castletown Station
Isle Of Man Guide
Online Reference Guide
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request stop
In public transport, a request stop, flag stop, or whistle stop is a bus stop, stop or train station, station at which buses or trains, respectively, stop only on request; that is, only if there are passengers or freight to be picked up or drop ...
on the Isle of Man Railway
The Isle of Man Railway (IMR) is a narrow gauge steam locomotive, steam-operated railway connecting Douglas, Isle of Man, Douglas with Castletown, Isle of Man, Castletown and Port Erin in the Isle of Man. The line is Narrow gauge railway, ...
between Castletown and Ballasalla
Ballasalla () is a village in the parish of Malew in the south-east of the Isle of Man. The village is situated close to the Isle of Man Airport and north-east of the town of Castletown, Isle of Man, Castletown.
History
Ballasalla grew up ar ...
at Ronaldsway
Ronaldsway () is a settlement in the parish of Malew in the south of the Isle of Man, between the village of Ballasalla and the town of Castletown.
Features
It is notable as the location of Isle of Man Airport and historically of RNAS Ronaldsw ...
, near the Isle of Man Airport
Isle of Man Airport (Manx language, Manx: ''Purt Aer Vannin'', also known as Ronaldsway Airport) is the main civilian airport on the Isle of Man. It is located in the south of the island at Ronaldsway near Castletown, Isle of Man, Castletown, ...
.
Location and environs
The halt is situated behind the Ronaldsway Industrial Estate beside the Silverburn River at the midway point between the stations at Ballasalla and Castletown. Ronaldsway is the site of the Battle of Ronaldsway
The Battle of Ronaldsway took place in 1275 at Ronaldsway in the southern part of the Isle of Man between a Scottish army and the Manx. The battle crushed the final attempt by the Manx to re-establish the Norse Sudreyar dynasty. As the battl ...
in 1275, which saw the Isle of Man transfer from Norse rule to Scottish rule; keills were excavated here and these now form part of historical displays at the Story Of Mann in Douglas. On the west side of the halt is a large field known as the ''Great Meadow'' which was once a horse racing track and later played host to the island's annual southern agricultural show; there were special trains for both these events.
History
The halt was introduced in 1967, to compete for airport traffic with buses and taxis. At that time there was just a simple nameboard, and the halt was mentioned only intermittently in timetables. As part of a major overhaul of the entire line as part of an all-island sewerage network in 2001, a pipeline was laid beneath the railway line and the permanent way completely replaced, the halt received a small waiting platform consisting of built up sleepers. Passengers wishing to board the train here can signal the driver to stop the train; to alight from the train the guard must be notified in advance. Because of the short walk from the airport, air passengers leave and board trains here; it is also a popular drop-off spot for walkers, being close to the Millennium Way
The Millennium Way is a long distance footpath on the Isle of Man. The path is approximately in length, stretching between Castletown and Ramsey.
The footpath was opened in 1979 to mark the thousandth year of the parliament of the Island, Tyn ...
footpath established in 1979.
Running-In Board
The request stop's name is taken from that of the nearby airport, the island's only such commercial airport and was named as such from its inception with a white board and red lettering. For the 1971 season only it was re-titled as ''Great Meadow Halt'' in reference to the large field and one-time race course that lies adjacent to the halt which was still operational at the time and from which the railway gained some trade that summer. For some subsequent seasons the stop did not feature in any timetable literature though it continued to be served by request. When bilingual Manx/English nameboards were introduced on the line beginning in 2008, a replacement running-in board was added showing the Manx Gaelic name of ''Staad Roonysvie'' and is still in place today with some variation in styling appearing from 2022. Although closed during the pandemic with there being no commercial flights for a period, the signs remained in place with closure notices added. Since the beginning of the 2022 season it has again been in regular use despite not appearing in the timetable literature.
Route
See also
*Isle of Man Railway stations
This article details each of the lines operated by the Isle of Man Railway, including the original line to Peel, Isle of Man, Peel in the west, opened in 1873, followed by the Port Erin line the following year (which is still fully operational t ...
* Ronaldsway
Ronaldsway () is a settlement in the parish of Malew in the south of the Isle of Man, between the village of Ballasalla and the town of Castletown.
Features
It is notable as the location of Isle of Man Airport and historically of RNAS Ronaldsw ...
* Isle of Man Airport
Isle of Man Airport (Manx language, Manx: ''Purt Aer Vannin'', also known as Ronaldsway Airport) is the main civilian airport on the Isle of Man. It is located in the south of the island at Ronaldsway near Castletown, Isle of Man, Castletown, ...
References
External links
Castletown Station
Isle Of Man Guide
Online Reference Guide
{{DEFAULTSORT:Ronaldsway Railway Station Railway stations in the Isle of Man opened in 1967 Airport railway stations 1967 establishments in the Isle of Man