Road, Rail, Sea and Air
As Tynwald prepares to vote whether or not to support the Horse Tramway beyond the end of this season, the Isle of Man Department of Infrastructure has published its ‘ Proposals Regarding The Future Operation Of Douglas Horse Tramway. The 19 page document can be viewed HERE. The future of the tramw…
The current journal of the Tramway and Light Railway Society features reference to the MERS campaign to save the Horse Tramway. In an editorial it issues a grim warning to readers: "One message is clear; if you want to ride an original, historic horse tram, get to the Isle of Man this year because…
Isle of Man Railways has published new books about the steam railway and the horse trams. They are two new editions in its Travellers’ Companion series that were researched and written by stationmaster Grant Taylor. The Isle of Man Railway Travellers’ Companion is an updated version of his 2009 boo…
Ongoing maintenance of our locomotives will result in some changes to the timetabled Isle of Man Steam Railway servicesthis Sunday (26 June 2016). The disruption will include a delay to the departure time of the Dining Car Manxman Sunday lunch train, now scheduled to depart at 13:20 and arrive back…
Summer solstice celebrations will be staged at Snaefell summit this Saturday (25 June 2016). A number of tickets remain for the buffet dinner at the Snaefell Summit Restaurant prior to the celebrations with trams departing Derby Castle, Douglas, at 6.40pm or Laxey at 7.15pm. But everyone is welcome…
'Isle of Man Railways regrets to announce that owing to an engine failure there will be a reduced timetable on the Steam Railway tomorrow (Tuesday 21 June 2016) and Wednesday. Trains will depart Douglas at 0950 and 1350, returning from Port Erin at 1200 and 1600 on Tuesday and Wednesday or until th…
There is also a possibility that the vessel may be able to carry passengers on a positioning voyage from Douglas to Whitehaven on Friday afternoon July 15. dep 15.30 ETA 19.15 – cost is £25 single. To make such a trip viable, at least 25 bookings will need to be taken beforehand to cover the cost o…
Island radio station 3FM reports on the recent Press Release from the MERS. To read the article click HERE.
DOUGLAS HORSE TRAMWAY PLANNING APPLICATION Mr Gawne, the Minister who, fresh from his victory in forcing horrible and unnecessary modernisation of the Steam Railway Station, has been encouraged to put himself forward as a Champion of the Horse Tramway, and has now set a planning agenda to reduce th…