Railway Events 2016
Details of this year’s railway events are now available on-line from Isle of Man Railways, by clicking the following links:- Easter Rush Hour On The Railways Heritage Railways Festival & Island At War
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Railway Events 2016
MER, SMR & IoM Railway Timetables 2016
Timetables are now available to download on the Isle of Man Railways website by clicking HERE.
IMR Charter – Friday 15th April
Paul Blowfield has kindly provided details of a private charter on the IMR which is open to members of the MER Society. The charter has been arranged by a group who are visiting the Island. A train which is planned to be hauled by No.8 'Fenella' will leave Port Erin a little after 14.00, crossing s…
"Rates would have risen considerably with horse trams"
Leader of Douglas Borough Council defends decision to abandon the Horse Tram service. Listen to Cllr Christian's comments on Manx Radio.
Douglas Councillor Speaks Out.
Councillor Stephen Pitts who represents St Georges ward in Douglas, has spoken out with his belief that the Horse Tram service could have continued. Click HERE to read more. Councillor Pitts believes that “Council didn't fight hard enough to keep horse trams”
"Horse tram problem has been shifted " Chief Minister airs his views on the Horse Tramway.
Chief Minister Allan Bell airs his views on the Horse Tramway to the Island's Press. Read the Manx Radio article HERE Watch Mr Bell's interview on Manx.Net
HORSE TRAMWAY UPDATE "Horse Trams Essential For Tourists Growth" David Cretney MLC
Manx Radio reports that former Minster of Tourism (and Fun) David Cretney MLC, has leant his support to retaining the Douglas Horse Tramway. Read the report on Manx Radio's website HERE
SAVE OUR HORSE TRAMS UPDATE
Please sign our on-line petitions to help the MERS secure the future of the irreplaceable Douglas Horse Tramway. EVERY signature will add weight to our campaign to save the tramway for future generations. KEEP THAT PRESSURE ON! Manx Residents Petitionhttp://www.ipetitions.com/…/douglas-horse-tramwa…
Phil Gawne Speaks To The Island's Press.
Department of Infrastructure Minister Phil Gawne MHK, discusses Wednesday’s meeting with interested parties, which focused on the future of the Horse Tramway. Read Manx Radio's article HERE. Watch Manx.Net's full interview with Phil Gawne HERE.