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Downpatrick Loop Platform Station
County Down
Latitude 54.324001 Longitude -5.730097
Grid Reference J 4773644064
Last Visit Date 03/05/1997


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Site Description

Built to allow trains run to/from Newcastle without having to go into Downpatrick and reverse, the platform was triangular with the west face serving the loop for Belfast to Newcastle trains and the east face for trains serving Downpatrick. The platform was restored by the Downpatrick Railway Society and is used by them.

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Geographical Details

Section StartSection FinishDistanceUnitsMilepostMeasured from
Downpatrick Ardglass 26.38 Miles 26.5 Queen's Quay Station

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