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Car 1 was noted outside the Terminus Tavern on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. (Photo: D. Bellamy)
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In an attempt to mitigate the effects of the ongoing series of bus driver strikes, Isle of Man Transport has announced that a number of additional train services are being put in place on Friday, 20th March, to help commuters who normally travel by bus. In addition, bus fare pricing will also be in…
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“The future of the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway has been back in the spotlight in Tynwald, with members unanimously backing a move to bring forward detailed plans to restore the full length of the line. But while the vote was unanimous, the debate around the tramway itself is far from settled. The Dep…
“Tynwald has unanimously approved a motion calling for further detailed proposals on reinstating the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway along the full length of Douglas Promenade. Douglas South MHK Sarah Maltby’s motion requested the Department of Infrastructure to bring forward a capital funding request, a…
The Manx Electric Railway officially began its 2026 season today, the first to operate under the normal scheduled service. The first trams to operate this year began on Monday, 23rd February, part of an attempt to mitigate the effects of the ongoing strike by the Island’s bus drivers. Cars No. 19,…
“The Isle of Man Victorian Society has joined calls for the horse tram tracks to be reinstated to the Sea Terminal. Last month, prominent Island historian Charles Guard criticised government for dragging its heels over the work. The infrastructure minister's promised to present a business case to T…
“In the latest newsletter just published by the Isle of Man Victorian Society they give their full support to the reinstatement of the Horse Tram tracks to the Sea Terminal. Peter Kelly, spokesman for the society which this year celebrates its own golden jubilee , gives praise and support to Charle…
“A case for reinstating the tramway to the Sea Terminal is set to be brought to Tynwald in May Members of the Guild of Manx Registered Tour Guides have combined their voices and are calling for the return of the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway to the Sea Terminal. They’ve sent a letter to the infrastruct…
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Winter Saloon Car 19 & 1903 built Trailer 43 clatter over the crossing at Laxey Old Road as they head South for Laxey on 12th September 1993. Snaefell with its summit just visible in the distance, towers over the trailer car. (Photo: www.tramway.com)
Car 25 is framed by a doorway in the old Top Shed at Derby Castle Depot which was demolished in the Autumn of 1996. To say that the structure's replacement was problematic and not entirely fit for the purpose would be putting it mildly ! (Photo: MERS Collection/A.Spencer-July 1993)
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