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Trolley turned, a pristine Car 22 prepares to seek refuge in the former Goods Shed siding at Laxey, whilst working a private hire duty on Friday 14th August 1992. Following the completion of its reconstruction, Car 22 saw only limited use during the 1992 season, release to general traffic duties oc…
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World record breaking MER car No.1 has been in service today. David Umpleby has kindly made available these interesting and unusual photographs which were recorded during a journey over the MER’s spectacular Ramsey section. Car 1's beautifully varnished wooden interior The recently relaid track bet…
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Tynwald could be asked to approve a financial motion for the horse tramway in June, but only if outstanding design and feasibility work is completed in time. Treasury Minister Chris Thomas told the House of Keys that a capital funding request for the heritage rail project was received at the end of…
“A Douglas South MHK says it's unfair that the business case for the full reinstatement of the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway is seeing yet more delays. Back in March, the Department of Infrastructure was tasked with returning to Tynwald this month with plans for the full line. However, the document has…
“Douglas Council says it's 'disappointed' that the horse trams are not operating along the full length of the promenade, and it's not the only issue causing ire in the local authority. Regarding the horse trams, despite Tynwald approving funding back in 2017 to reinstate the full route from Derby C…
“Reinstating the horse tram tracks along the full length of Douglas Promenade will cost almost £2 million. The figure has been revealed by the chief engineer of Isle of Man Railways who says it is ‘far from ideal’ that they still do not run between Broadway and the Sea Terminal. The work was origin…
“A Douglas South MHK who pushed for a business case to be brought forward to Tynwald - focused on how the horse tram tracks would be fully restored - has called for more transparency. Sarah Maltby has told Manx Radio she believes the business plan from the Department of Infrastructure has been reje…
“The enterprise minister says he’s ‘happy to support’ the case for reinstating the horse trams along the full length of Douglas Promenade. Tim Johnston told Manx Radio it would help boost the Island’s tourism offering. A business case to extend the tracks, from Broadway to the Sea Terminal, was due…
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Following a long hibernation at Laxey Car Sheds, both Loco 23 and former passenger Car 10 were regrettably sold off by Isle of Man Railways to a Midlands-based group in 1978 for a nominal sum. Following a quick repaint, Loco 23 took part in the 'Centenary of Electric Traction' event on the 31st May…
Car 21 and Winter Trailer 58, which carry contrasting liveries, were caught in Spring sunshine on the 20th March 2018 prior to operating the first MER service of the day. No.58 returned to service in 2016 having undergone a thorough rebuild to rectify damage which was sustained when it overturned a…
Former MER motorman, Tony Gillett was a familiar face to regular passengers during the 1980s and 90s and on occasion he also fired locos on the Isle of Man Railway. Tony has very kindly made many 'Behind the Scenes' photographs from his MER collection available to the Manx Electric Railway Society,…
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