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A 1947 BATCH of new double deckers comprised six Northern Counties bodied AEC Regent IIIs, 54 and 55 having London RT type chassis and 56 to 59 being of the non London variety. No 56 HMN 687 AEC Regent III O9612066 - Northern Counties H30/26R was new in August 1947 and is seen here on layover oppos…
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“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…
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“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…
“A case for reinstating the tramway to the Sea Terminal is set to be brought to Tynwald in May Members of the Guild of Manx Registered Tour Guides have combined their voices and are calling for the return of the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway to the Sea Terminal. They’ve sent a letter to the infrastruct…
The Island’s former infrastructure minister has described a business case to secure the future of the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway and Tramway Terrace as an investment in preserving our heritage infrastructure. The case for reinstating the tramway from Broadway to the Sea Terminal is scheduled for pre…
The Manx Electric Railway will operate tram services on Mondays and Fridays in March. These services will only run when Bus Vannin is experiencing strike action. As during the ten-day action which ended earlier this week these services will be treated like buses for ticketing. Standard bus fares wi…
David Bellamy has kindly made available photographs taken on the first day (February 23rd) the MER operated a replacement service as the Island’s bus services were hit by industrial action. Winter Saloon car 21 & Royal trailer 59 roll over Parsonage Road crossing as they depart Ramsey Station at 3.…
“The heritage railways have recorded another year of growing passenger numbers, with all four publicly owned lines seeing increased use. Latest figures show strong year-on-year growth of 4.5% from 2024 to 2025, building on an already successful period for the heritage rail network. The network, whi…
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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…
On the 17th August 1999, Car 20 and trailer are just about to rumble over Brown’s Crossing, the scene is dominated by North Barrule, the Island’s second highest peak. (Photo: MERS Collection) Manx Electric Railway tunnel car 5 'The Shrine' passes Browns Crossing during February 1996 whilst operatin…
The Manx Electric Railway’s Museum which features a number of historical artefacts, first opened its doors to the public on Sunday 1st June 2014. The museum is located inside the former Goods Shed at railway’s Derby Castle Depot, and is open from 12pm – 4.30pm on Sundays during the operating season…
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