"Tynwald won't agree to ditch horse trams"
3FM reports. Click HERE to read the article and listen to Onchan MHK David Quirk's comments.
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"Tynwald won't agree to ditch horse trams"
Horse Tramway - Questions in the Keys
Onchan MHK David Quirk has tabled a question in a coming session of the Keys concerning the government’s funding for this season’s Horse Tramway service. Click HERE to read the article and comments from Mr Quirk on Manx Radio's website.
SMR Summit 2016
Mike Jones recently took a ride on the Snaefell Mountain Railway and has kindly made photographs available which were taken during his trip. The views depict the remodelled Summit terminus, which received replacement track-work and new bespoke '3 Legs of Man' paving over the course of last winter.…
Mann Tram Archive ***UPDATE***
Mann Tram was the forerunner of Manx Transport Review, the current MERS journal. The first issue of Mann Tram edited by George Hearse and dated June 1973, was published in the form of a foolscap newsheet. With increased circulation, from issue No.16 with Mike Goodwyn taking over as editor, Mann Tra…
Investigations Continue Into SMR Runaway.
Isle of Man Newspapers report that investigations continue following the serious derailment which resulted in the destruction of Snaefell Mountain Railway Car 3. To read the Isle of Man Newspapers article click HERE. For further background information and to view exclsusive photographs, click HERE.
The Remains of SMR Car 3
'Dr Farrell' has kindly supplied the following photographs of the trucks from Snaefell Mountain Railway Car 3. Although recovered largely intact, both trucks seem to have sustained some damage in the serious derailment which also wrecked the 1895 built wooden car body. As can be seen, the Fell Rail…
Douglas Horse Tramway 2016 Timetable
Isle of Man Railways who will be operating the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway for the 2016 season, have now released the timetable. Services commence on Saturday 30th April and will operate until Sunday 30th October. To view the timetable please click HERE.
Revised Promenade Plans - No Place For Horse Trams !
Isle of Man Newspapers report on the latest revised plans for the redevelopment of Douglas Promenade, it would seem there is no place for the Horse Trams south of the Villa Marina. To read the article click HERE.
Tourism Tsa Comments On Douglas Prom Plans.
Manx Radio Reports. 'The Head of Blackpool's Visitor Economy says Douglas should be less worried about the prospect of trams on its promenade walkway. The Department of Infrastructure was recently forced to scrap plans to renovate the capital's seafront, chiefly over concerns about the safety of ha…