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Far End Halt
Far End Halt (Manx: Stadd Far End) is a stopping place on the Manx Electric Railway on the Isle of Man and is located on the climb towards the line's first summit. OriginsIt gains its name from the imposing house adjacent to the running lines which is the last building on the stretch of coastline before reaching Groudle Glen itself which is inland. The houses along this stretch of road are impressive constructions and "Far End House" was one of the largest. The houses were generally, as now, the residences of the well-to-do and the area had a reputation for its rich residents. HouseHaving been finally vacated at some point in the 1990s the imposing property that lies beneath road level has remained empty for several years and proposals have been lodged for its demolition and the subsequent redevelopment of the site, but no such plans have come to fruition. The proposed redevelopment would also involve the large plot of land to the north of the house from which the halt takes its name. TodayThe tram stop has retained its name for over a century and after this point the line becomes more exposed to the winds from the sea, this being the farthest end of the built-up area of Onchan now, but when the line was built the area was an exposed coastal headland, very similar to the landscape of the line after this point. Route
See alsoManx Electric Railway Stations References
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