FULL COLOUR - COMING SOON: Sent free to Full Members of the Manx Electric Railway Society (see HOME page for membership details) Meanwhile, Manx Transport Review No.96 is still available direct from the Manx Electric Railway Society - £5.95 + £1.90 p&p - please make cheques/postal orders payable to…
The MERS has a large back catalogue of publications dating back to 1973, covering all aspects of the Island's transport…
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 MEETINGS
Tuesday, 9th April - 8pm
Tuesday, 11th June - 8pm
Membership Renewals
2019/20
Full Annual Membership subscriptions (those paid by Cheque/Postal Order/Standing Order) became due for renewal on the 1st April 2019. Full and On-line subscriptions (paid via PAYPAL) fall due on the first and successive anniversaries of first joining the MERS. To renew your subscription or join the MERS by PAYPAL, click the green ‘Get Membership from Just £1 A Year’ link at the top left-hand corner of the MERS website homepage – www.mers.org.im. Alternatively, payment can be made by Cheque/Postal Order/ Standing Order by downloading a renewal form HERE. For membership enquiries and information contact the MERS at: [email protected]
The following pages have recently been added or updated. 2019 Manx Heritage Transport Festival, Rush Hour On The Railways & MER/SMR/Douglas Horse Tramway Seasonal Services 13-3-19 Planning Application – Temporary Horse Tramway Storage 9-3-19 New Events, New Management, Same Fantastic Views! 22-2-19…
Road, Rail, Sea and Air
Isle of Man Transport has published full details of the 2019 Manx Heritage Transport Festival which takes place between Wednesday 24th and Sunday 28th July. The full list of events can be viewed HERE. As usual, over Easter (Friday 19th – Sunday 22nd April) the Heritage Railways play host the now cu…
Storage For Six Horse Cars The Isle of Man Department of Infrastructure has submitted a planning application, which if approved will permit the erection of a temporary storage facility for the horse tramway on derelict land once occupied by Summerland’s car park. With completion of the new tramway…
News Release from Isle of Man Transport - Wednesday, February 20, 2019. Snaefell Café and Restaurant is due to open its door on the same day as Snaefell Mountain Railway commences its operation for the season - Tuesday 26th March. The difference this year is that the café is under new management, w…
Questions in The Keys As To Why Another Passing Loop Is Required "Infrastructure Minister Ray Harmer has explained why an extra horse tram passing place features in the plans for the promenade redevelopment. In the House of Keys on Tuesday, he was asked to explain 'why a further passing place is re…
Planning Application No. 18/01300/A was lodged in December to permit the demolition of the iconic and historic former Groudle Glen Hotel, and its replacement with five dwellings. The Groudle Hotel is located at the original 1893 terminus of what later became the Manx Electric Railway. The Groudle G…
Isle of Man Transport have published full details of this year's 'Rush Hour On The Railways' event which will be held over the Easter period. The full programme can be downloaded HERE. Visit www.rail.im for Heritage Railways timetables and the full list of special events.
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