Arlesburgh Harbour (RWS)

Arlesburgh Harbour is a large harbour in Arlesburgh, which is served by the North Western Railway, via The Little Western.

History
Arlesburgh is an ancient port, and is a deep water harbour formed by the same geological rift as Douglas on the Isle of Man. The port enjoyed a period of peak prosperity between 1880 and 1930, when it was a recognised calling place for the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company's steamers from Douglas and Ramsey and exported produce from mines in the Arlesdale Valley. The Mid Sodor Railway had a station here, and it became the port for Peel Godred.

The steamer service ended when the Mid Sodor closed its passenger service in 1936, and when the last mine in the valley closed in 1947, the port fell into sad decay. Revival began in 1965/66 when the NWR decided to use the port as a supplement to Tidmouth and Knapford. They relaid the harbour extension, built new jetties, and installed up to date dockside equipment.

Appearances
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The Railway Series

 * Oliver the Western Engine - Donald's Duck
 * Duke the Lost Engine - You Can't Win

Companion Volumes

 * 1987 - The Island of Sodor: Its People, History and Railways