A view of the Incline Railway which clearly shows the lower station, pay booth, attendant and both cars. Today, only the heavily overgrown formation and steps up to Douglas Head remain following the line's closure in 1954. Further details regarding the Douglas Head Incline Railway can be found at Isle of Man Cliff Railways. (Photographer Unknown)
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Douglas Head Incline Railway
At each end of the Marine Drive, cliff lift railways connected the terminii with promenade level: t…
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Lower Station
A view of the Incline Railway which clearly shows the lower station, pay booth, attendant and both…
View from Upper Station
Looking down from the upper station, the Battery Pier and Bolton's amusement arcade are visible in…
Cars Passing
The line’s two cars pass at the mid way point, against the magnificent vista of Douglas Bay. The cr…
Upper Terminus
A 1949 view of the Douglas Head Incline Railway with one of the cars, which sports an unusual liver…