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…
Ever since the Manx Electric Railway passed into public ownership in 1957, there have been many reports into the heritage railways. Mike Goodwyn documented many in his book “Is This Any Way to Run a Railway?”Some reports remain in everyone’s mind whilst others have had no long-term significance. Th…
The full programme for this year’s Manx Heritage Transport Festival has now been published by Isle of Man Transport. The full itinerary can be viewed HERE.
“The future of Tramway Terrace remains uncertain as the Infrastructure Minister does not rule out selling the building. Late last year the Department of Infrastructure (DoI) confirmed restoration works at Tramway Terrace on Douglas Promenade were to resume with essential structural improvements and…