St. George’s to Bailey’s Bay
From St. George’s the railway ran through Wellington and up to the North Shore, passing through the oil docks and along Ferry Point to the swing bridge that carried it over Ferry Reach and onto the main island. The line soon reached Bailey’s Bay, a common tourist destination because of its proximity to the Caves and the Furness resort at Castle Harbour.
Bermuda Railway train near Mullet BayAfter leaving St. George’s station the train would climb up to the north shore on its way on to Ferry Point. See this location today
Oil tank car at Oil DocksThe Bermuda Railway had one tank car, owned by the West India Oil Company. Here we see it upon its arrival at Oil Docks. See this location today
The swing bridgeThe swing bridge at Ferry Reach joined St. George’s Island with the rest of Bermuda. The ball hoisted on the mast by the bridgekeeper's hut told mariners that the bridge was closed to marine traffic. See this location today
Coney Island bridgeThe long bridge and trestle connecting Coney Island to the main island, seen from the north. See this location today
Another view of Coney Island bridgeA diesel locomotive pulls a long train across Coney Island bridge. This picture was taken during or shortly after World War II, since the railway’s two, more powerful, diesels did not arrive until 1942 and 1943.
Passengers disembarking at Bailey’s BayBailey’s Bay station was a common destination, since from there passengers could continue on by carriage to the resort at Castle Harbour or visit the nearby Crystal Caves or Tom Moore’s Tavern. See this location today
Bailey’s Bay station at track levelIn this picture we can clearly see the destination board on the St. George’s train announcing that en route it would stop at the Aquarium and then at Bailey’s Bay, 'for caves'.
