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M E D I A R E L E A S E 5 March 2003 "Take the Tram to the Ale of Man" TAKE A TRAM and HAVE A PINT ON US BUSHY'S BREWERY, the Department of Tourism and Leisure and the Manx Electric Railway Society are joining forces to boost travel on the Island's Electric line. A unique 'buy one get one free' offe…
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EASTER 2026 sees all the Island's Electric Railways along with the steam railways and horse trams in operation. Full details of the services on the MER, SMR, IMR, and Horse Tramway can be found HERE. Groudle Services for Easter Sunday & Monday 5th & 6th April 10am – 4:30pm are also in operation. Fu…
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With the ongoing bus strike still unresolved, below is the MER timetable for Friday 27th March. According to Isle of Man Transport "These services are treated as bus services for ticketing - standard bus fares will apply on all services and School Children may use the relevant SCH travel cards to t…
Unfortunately, the dispatch of Manx Transport Review No.103 to members has been delayed due to a production problem. The magazine is currently being reprinted. The Manx Electric Railway Society apologies for the delay in members receiving their copies.
Wright StreetDeck Ultroliner No. 315 MAN 41H was spotted in service today, shortly after entering service at the weekend, and after some months in storage at Banks Circus. This bus, carries a version of Isle of Man Road Services red livery, as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the nation…
In response to the ongoing bus strike, a limited steam railway service was operated today, offering an alternative transport option for those wishing to travel in the south of the Island, and avoid the chronic roadworks-induced congestion currently being experienced by motorists trying to get in an…
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…
“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…
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With the recent demolition of the almost eighty year old car shed at Laxey and the subsequent erection of a completely new structure, it seems timely to look back at why the shed was initially constructed, the role it plays on the railway, and the three buildings that have been placed upon the site…
To provide a matching trailer for green liveried Paddlebox Car 16, Trailer 60 was selected to undergo a repaint in 2000. As 60 retained a smart coat of genuine 1960s MER fleet livery, many argued that one of the one of the long term stored bulkhead trailers would have been a much more appropriate c…
Following a period of prolonged storage, work to overhaul Car 32 commenced early in 2002 ,the car was lifted to release its trucks for some much needed attention. By the time this view was recorded in August 2002, 32’s body had received attention which included a full repaint, rewiring work was als…
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