***OUT NOW*** Manx Transport Review No.97 Winter/Spring 2019 is being distributed FREE to Full Members of the Manx Electric Railway Society - see HOME page for membership details. It is also available from selected Island and UK bookshops, or direct from the Manx Electric Railway Society (£5.95 + £…
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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 MEETINGS
Tuesday, 10th December - 8pm
AGM followed by Vintage Manx Transport Cine Films
From The Ted Gray Collection
Membership Renewals
2019/20
Full Annual Membership subscriptions (those paid by Cheque/Postal Order/Standing Order) became due for renewal on the 1st April 2019. Full and On-line subscriptions (paid via PAYPAL) fall due on the first and successive anniversaries of first joining the MERS. To renew your subscription or join the MERS by PAYPAL, click the green ‘Get Membership from Just £1 A Year’ link at the top left-hand corner of the MERS website homepage – www.mers.org.im. Alternatively, payment can be made by Cheque/Postal Order/ Standing Order by downloading a renewal form HERE. For membership enquiries and information contact the MERS at: [email protected]
The following pages have recently been added or updated. Press Release from the Manx Electric Railway Society 21-10-19 Walk and cycle route next to MER lines? 18-10-19 ‘MHK for Middle Questions Decision To Run Horse Trams’ 17-10-19 Promenade Latest "We Wanted To Minimise Disruption" 17-10-19 ‘Risin…
Road, Rail, Sea and Air
CUTTING THE LINES: 'THE BITCH THAT BORE HIM IS IN HEAT AGAIN' - Bertolt Brecht It began last week when Bill Shimmins, a rarely vocal MHK decided to criticise the “regrettable” decision to prioritise the running of the horse trams during the reconstruction of Douglas promenade. It will be recalled t…
Middle MHK Tables Question For The Keys “The Manx Electric Railway will be discussed when the House of Keys returns from its summer recess next week. Middle MHK Bill Shimmins wants to know what thought has been given to changing the railway to a single-track set up and then using the extra space to…
Bill Shimmins Brands The Service A 'Sacred Cow' “An MHK says he doesn’t understand why the horse trams ran along Douglas promenade this year. Bill Shimmins made the comments during a debate about ongoing refurbishment works along the capital’s seafront. The Middle member told the court the horse tr…
‘Douglas Promenade Works Expected To Be Completed In April 2021’ “The infrastructure minister has conceded that disruption caused by the ongoing refurbishment works along Douglas promenade was inevitable. Ray Harmer's department is now estimating the project will be completed in April 2021. He came…
‘Infrastructure Minister says revised plans needed’ “Spiralling costs has made the original plans for a substantial transport hub in Ramsey unfeasible. The concept was floated three years ago, centred on the tram and bus stations. Ramsey MHK Lawrie Hooper sought an update on progress at this month'…
‘Infrastructure Minister Expects A Concluded Review In Coming Months’ “The infrastructure minister is narrowing down options for a proposed Ramsey Transport Interchange. The statement came following a question in Tynwald this morning from the town's MHK Lawrie Hooper. DoI Minister Ray Harmer says t…
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