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As part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the nationalisation of the Island’s bus services and the combination of Isle of Man Road Services and the Douglas Corporation Transport buses, Bus Vannin, have received delivery of two brand new StreetDeck Ultroliners in ‘heritage’ livery. The two bus…
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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.
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Wright StreetDeck Ultroliner No. 315 MAN 41H was spotted in service today, likely its first day in passenger operation. This bus, carries a version of Isle of Man Road Services red livery, as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the nationalisation of the Island’s bus services and the combi…
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…
“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,…
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Car 5 propels Winter Trailer 58 back to Derby Castle Depot after operating Specials on Easter Saturday 1994. Both cars look resplendent in full MER Company livery. The brutalist, 1960s concrete backdrop of the Aquadrome has long since been reduced to hardcore, the large site still remains vacant an…
Paddlebox Car 16 and an English Electric trailer, both of which are heavily laden, climb the steep gradient between Derby Castle Depot and Port Jack on a fine day in 1961. Car 16 which looks rather plain, lacks any lining out or sign-writing apart from the application of fleet numbers. The roof and…
THE only Standard (4'-8½" 1435mm) tramway in the Island extended for four spectacular miles along the cliffs from Douglas Head to Port Soderick. Opened for traffic in 1896, the line was equipped with a distinctive fleet of open-top four wheel double-deck cars and matching trailers. Cliff lifts at e…
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