Full news roundup from the Manx Electric Railway, Douglas Horse Tramway, Snaefell Mountain Railway and other Island transport. Historical feature articles - Full Colour - 108 pages. Copies are distributed FREE to Full Members of the Manx Electric Railway Society upon publication – visit mers.org.im…
The MERS has a large back catalogue of publications dating back to 1973, covering all aspects of the Island's transport…
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Manx Electric Railway Society Meetings
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place at the Columba Club, 1 Sydney Mount, Douglas IM1 3DB.
The meetings usually take the form of either a general discussion/social evening or a slide, film or video presentation. The opportunity is also taken to keep members informed on the latest developments concerning the MER and other Island transport. Local and visiting members of the Society, guests and anyone interested in transport are all welcome.
Next Meeting: TBA
MANN TRAM / MANX TRANSPORT REVIEW INDEX
The following pages have recently been added or updated. Coaches 25-5-25 Buses at Banks Circus 18-5-25 IMR POSTCARDS 11-4-25 1993 YEAR OF RAILWAYS: EXHIBITION 8-4-25 MER Views 7-4-25 Rescuing Douglas Head Marine Drive No 1 6-4-25 Postcards - MANX ELECTRIC RAILWAY OFFICIAL SERIES No. 1 28-3-25 Postc…
Road, Rail, Sea and Air
“A number of Manx Electric Railway (MER) services were suspended over the weekend after a car crashed into a pole on the track. Services are now running as normal after an RTC caused damage to a pole. Pole 141, between Groudle Glen and Eskadale, was damaged beyond repair after being hit by a car, w…
“The Isle of Man Department of Infrastructure is currently recruiting for an Electrical / Mechanical Rolling Stock Fitter to join its engineering team on the iconic Snaefell Mountain Railway. This unique role offers the chance to work on both heritage vehicles dating back to 1895 and brand-new tram…
Ever since the Manx Electric Railway passed into public ownership in 1957, there have been many reports into the heritage railways. Mike Goodwyn documented many in his book “Is This Any Way to Run a Railway?”Some reports remain in everyone’s mind whilst others have had no long-term significance. Th…
The full programme for this year’s Manx Heritage Transport Festival has now been published by Isle of Man Transport. The full itinerary can be viewed HERE.
“The future of Tramway Terrace remains uncertain as the Infrastructure Minister does not rule out selling the building. Late last year the Department of Infrastructure (DoI) confirmed restoration works at Tramway Terrace on Douglas Promenade were to resume with essential structural improvements and…
“ITV Granada shared time on the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway a few days ago with our amazing DBHT driver Peter Cannon who is celebrating 50 years of service. TODAY it will be televised throughout the day and at 6pm on the ITV news. The full interview is available later this morning by clicking HERE. C…
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