Road, Rail, Sea and Air
The horse tram stables at Tramway Terrace have been bought by the Department of Infrastructure from Douglas Borough Council (DBC) for £600,000. This supports the Department’s plans for the regeneration of Douglas Promenade and the future operation of the horse trams. A key factor in buying the buil…
An unusual arrival for the Island appeared on Thursday, March 22, 2018 when one time Ribble double-deck bus No.2687 was unloaded at Douglas Harbour. Leyland Titan PD2/3 CCK 663 was new during November 1949 to Ribble Motor Services, Frenchwood Avenue, Preston, fitted with Brush lowbridge layout 53-s…
Manx.Net talks to Anji Street who coordinates the events held by Isle of Man Transport. Click HERE to view the clip.
April 2017 to March 2018 season stats released "Running the horse trams along Douglas promenade cost the Isle of Man Government just shy of half a million pounds last summer. Revenue generated by the heritage tramway was £143,000 but running costs were £626,000. The figures come from a freedom of i…
Following on from the recent return to use of overhauled car No.36, Bulkhead car No.45 made its first trip along Douglas Promenade today after undergoing a thorough rebuild at the MER’s Derby Castle Depot. Looking somewhat different from the last time the 1908 built car saw use as the 2017 season d…
The Isle of Man Department of Infrastructure has submitted a planning application to allow the demolition of the current Horse Tramway Depot on Strathallan Crescent, and its replacement with a building which will resemble the original single storey structure which dates from 1896. The new building…
Future Plans For Horse Tramway - Strathallan Depot To Be Rebuilt ? Ian Longworth discusses future plans for the Horse Tramway with Manx.Net. The interviews can be viewed HERE and HERE.
Safety concerns addressed, says DoI 'Snaefell Mountain Railway services start today, one day late. There had been concerns it wouldn't be able to start running, following serious safety issues which necessitated an early closure of the railway last year. Services were suspended in September, follow…
The Snaefell Mountain Railway will recommence services from tomorrow (Good Friday). 'Facilities at the Summit Café have today been commissioned in preparation for the first visitors. Staff have transported stock to the Summit Café, tested the electrical network and undertaken repairs to the water s…