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Issue No. 103 will also include the usual full news roundup featuring the Island’s tramways and other Island transport, along with a range of original feature articles.
“Douglas South MHK Sarah Maltby has hit back after criticism from Charles Guard, saying she would have reinstated the horse tram tracks “within the first year of the election” had she been in a position to do so. Mr Guard recently highlighted that the issue of reinstating the lines has been ongoing…
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.
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…
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…
“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…
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How he voted: Member July 2016 December 2016 January 2017 Mr J R Turner AGAINST [stated later (see below) voted 'AGAINST' on the basis of other aspects of the proposals but was supportive of the trams operating the full length of the prom] AGAINST ? What he said: …
Car 34, driven by Graham Glover, is seen on Central Promenade heading towards 'town' and carrying adverts for Douglas Corporation's Villa Marina complex. Such advertising was commonplace on the horse trams for years, with a number of now famous names all featuring on the adverts. (Photo: George Gar…
Winter Saloon Car 22 and Milnes Ratchet Car 14 pose outside No.1 Car of 1893, at Derby Castle Depot on the 2nd June 1968. This car shed is usually referred to as the “Hospital Roads” as most heavy repairs to cars are carried out in this depot. There is a Smithy at the rear. The original Car 22 met…
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