Bailey’s Bay to Flatts
From Bailey’s Bay the railway line continued along the North Shore. At Shelly Bay a racecourse provided a regular destination for Bermuda Railway special trains. The line then continued to Aquarium station, where visitors could descend to visit the Government Aquarium at Flatts, or go on to other tourist destinations.
The railway west of Bailey’s BayA view of a Bermuda Railway train running along the north shore near Bailey’s Bay.
Shelly Bay racecourseThe racecourse at Shelly Bay was a regular destination for special trains on the Bermuda Railway
Aquarium Station from the eastMost stations with passing loops had spring switches so that the conductor did not have to set the points manually.
Passengers arriving at Aquarium StationThese passengers are probably heading for the Government Aquarium at Flatts, just down the road.
Tourist destinationsThis sign at Aquarium Station lists the various tourist destinations nearby.
A train arriving at Aquarium StationAquarium station looking west. A train can be seen arriving, having just crossed Flatts Bridge. See this location today
Aquarium station looking east.The freight house is on the right.
A Bermuda Railway trainA single motor coach is pulling a first-class trailer. Is this Aquarium Station in later years?
