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Issue No. 103 will also include the usual full news roundup featuring the Island’s tramways and other Island transport, along with a range of original feature articles.
“Douglas South MHK Sarah Maltby has hit back after criticism from Charles Guard, saying she would have reinstated the horse tram tracks “within the first year of the election” had she been in a position to do so. Mr Guard recently highlighted that the issue of reinstating the lines has been ongoing…
Renowned champion of Manx Heritage, Charles Guard, challenges the members of Tynwald to put the Horse Trams back as they promised they would do nine years ago.
Maurice Faragher, Isle of Man Railway’s former Engineering Superintendent (1983-1995), has recently been interviewed by current MER motorman Chris Callow on behalf of Culture Vannin. Maurice recalls his life including employment with the MER over many years. “Maurice Faragher tells the story of his…
The business case for the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway has been decoupled from the Tramway Terrace Project. Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall has confirmed the move in response to a Tynwald Question for written reply from Douglas North MHK John Wannenburgh. On January 23rd the Member for North Doug…
“Why is the business case for finishing the Douglas horse tram tracks no longer tied to the restoration of Tramway Terrace? That's what Douglas North MHK John Wannenburgh wants to know, having tabled a Tynwald question for written reply to Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall. Last year, the Depart…
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Replica Winter Saloon 22 returned to service in 2001 in this unpopular and controversial rendition of Isle of Man Transport's bus livery of the time, following a much needed overhaul to its trucks and bodywork. Not apparent from this view, 22's seats had been upholstered with standard bus moquette.…
Nearing the end of their journey from Laxey, UEC built Car 33 and matching Trailer 61 pass the once well known Douglas Bay Hotel during August 1961. The hotel which was situated prominently on a headland at Port Jack, offered unrivalled views across Douglas Bay. The impressive building was demolish…
Having just arrived at Derby Castle following a journey from Laxey, Trailer 60 is about to be propelled by Ratchet Car 18 back to Derby Castle Depot. 60's otherwise very smart appearance is marred only by the application of brown paint to its floor and running boards, a common feature of the 'Jacks…
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