Horse Tramway Rant
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.
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Maurice Faragher - Isle of Man Railways Engineering Superintendent 1983 - 1995
Updated 7 Feb 2026
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…
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Horse Tramway Rant
Maurice Faragher - Former Isle of Man Railways Engineering Superintendent
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…
Horse Tramway business case 'under final review'
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…
MHK Has Questions About Horse Trams Business Case
“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…
Heritage Railway timetables announced
Timetables have been announced for the Isle of Man’s heritage railways for the 2026 season. The Manx Electric Railway will return to service on Tuesday the 17th of March, with the steam railway following two days later, on Thursday the 19th. Both services will run through to Sunday the 1st of Novem…
Tim Crookall MHK new Infrastructure Minister
The new Department of Infrastructure Minister is Tim Crookall MHK. He took up this role following Dr Michelle Haywood's decision to step down. It's the third time Mr Crookall has been head of this department. The departure of Dr Haywood and the appointment of Mr Crookall followed a ministerial resh…
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