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In order to allow a return to service and provide an added attraction for the 1993 Year of Railways celebrations, Ratchet cars 18 & 31 received varying degrees of attention. Here the duo share the bottom shed at Derby Castle Depot with Car 2 on 15th August 1992, a freshly repainted Car 31 has been…
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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…
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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,…
“The Isle of Man Victorian Society has joined calls for the horse tram tracks to be reinstated to the Sea Terminal. Last month, prominent Island historian Charles Guard criticised government for dragging its heels over the work. The infrastructure minister's promised to present a business case to T…
“In the latest newsletter just published by the Isle of Man Victorian Society they give their full support to the reinstatement of the Horse Tram tracks to the Sea Terminal. Peter Kelly, spokesman for the society which this year celebrates its own golden jubilee , gives praise and support to Charle…
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For a spell during 1979, Car 31 became an advertising car for the then recently launched Daily Star newspaper. Car 31 rests outside Strathallan Depot alongside Toastrack Car 41.
Berthed at Heysham harbour is the second of the Isle of Man Steam Packet side loader car ferries, Ben-My-Chree V built by Cammell Laird in 1965. In the background an Atlantean bus from the Lonsdale coach fleet sporting Sealink all-over advert is visible. (Photo Mike Hams)
Trailer 51 was restored to its Edwardian condition in 1987 with the re-fitting of a wooden 'umbrella' roof which had languished in Derby Castle works for many years. Prior to returning to use, 51 assumed its former identity of 13. Trailer 13 occupies the Groudle Siding at Derby Castle, the Horse Tr…
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