Full news roundup from the Manx Electric Railway, Douglas Horse Tramway, Snaefell Mountain Railway and other Island transport. Historical feature articles - Full Colour - 108 pages. Copies are distributed FREE to Full Members of the Manx Electric Railway Society upon publication – visit mers.org.im…
The MERS has a large back catalogue of publications dating back to 1973, covering all aspects of the Island's transport…
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Manx Electric Railway Society Meetings
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place at the Columba Club, 1 Sydney Mount, Douglas IM1 3DB.
The meetings usually take the form of either a general discussion/social evening or a slide, film or video presentation. The opportunity is also taken to keep members informed on the latest developments concerning the MER and other Island transport. Local and visiting members of the Society, guests and anyone interested in transport are all welcome.
Next Meeting: TBA
MANN TRAM / MANX TRANSPORT REVIEW INDEX
A RANDOM selection of photos from former MTR Acting Editor and 'computer bus man' Alex Townsend.
Road, Rail, Sea and Air
A Proposed New Book by Andrew Scarffe May I make an appeal for possible assistance with a book about the Manx Electric Railway’s good services, of which I am in the early stages of compilation ? The proposed book will include, amongst other topics, descriptions of the goods services and rolling sto…
The Great Laxey Mine Railway (GLMR) is delighted to announce that it has been gifted two items of historically valuable former Manx Electric Railway (MER) rolling stock by the Three Foot Gauge Railway Society, formerly known as the Isle of Man Railway Society. MER Loco No.23 (Photo: A. Spencer) The…
Manx Transport Review Issue No.103 Work is currently underway on the compilation of Manx Transport Review No.103 with publication expected late in 2025. This issue will include the usual full news roundup featuring the Island’s tramways and other Island transport, along with a range of original fea…
Given the 2025 Isle of Man T.T.'s unrelenting practice and race schedule, not helped by postponements due to poor weather, tens of thousands of visiting motorcycle enthusiasts have had limited opportunity to explore the island’s many other attractions. So it was good to see that Thursday, 5th June,…
“A number of Manx Electric Railway (MER) services were suspended over the weekend after a car crashed into a pole on the track. Services are now running as normal after an RTC caused damage to a pole. Pole 141, between Groudle Glen and Eskadale, was damaged beyond repair after being hit by a car, w…
“The Isle of Man Department of Infrastructure is currently recruiting for an Electrical / Mechanical Rolling Stock Fitter to join its engineering team on the iconic Snaefell Mountain Railway. This unique role offers the chance to work on both heritage vehicles dating back to 1895 and brand-new tram…
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