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"With interruption only in time of war, the Douglas Horse Tramway has run along the promenade in Douglas since 1876. Many generations of Manx men and women grew up and died alongside it and it is a unique icon of the Isle of Man, as much of a symbol of Manxness as the Laxey Wheel, the Manx Electric…
Isle of Man Newspapers reports on the Press Release from the MER Society and its on-line petitions concerning the retention of the Douglas Horse Tramway. The article is available to view in full HERE.
The Department of Infrastructure has confirmed its intention to progress its proposals for the redevelopment of Douglas Promenade, despite the announcement that Douglas Borough Council is ending its horse tram service. Subject to planning approval and support from Tynwald, work will start later thi…
Councillor David Christian speaks to Manx Radio about decision to scrap Horse Tramway. Click HERE to listen to the clip. Also, an extended interview with Councillor Christian is available to view in two parts on Manx.Net's website. Part 1 Part 2
The Manx Electric Railway Society has created an on-line petition for visitors to the Isle of Man, who are opposed to the scrapping of the Horse Tramway. To sign the petition please visit:- http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/douglas-horse-t...
The Manx Electric Railway Society has created an on-line petition for Manx residents and taxpayers who are opposed to the scrapping of the Horse Tramway. To sign the petition please visit:- http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/douglas-horse-tramway-to-be-scrapped A similar petition for visitors to th…
Press Release from Douglas Borough Council It is with very great regret, following detailed discussions and meetings, that Douglas Borough Council is to discontinue the Douglas horse tram service because of the increased financial burden on Douglas ratepayers. The decision to terminate the service…
At 9.29am on Friday 22nd Janaury 2016, Manx Radio announced that the Douglas Horse Tramway is to cease operation, there will be no service in 2016, or ever again !. Further details will be posted here in due course. The Island's press reports:- Manx Radio Isle of Man Newspapers All comments and opi…
The full extent of the damage inflicted upon the Snaefell Mountain Railway on the 11th December 2015 during the ‘freak’ flash flooding, was revealed those who attended the recent Heritage Railway Committee meeting in Douglas. The section of the railway above the Bungalow road crossing appears to ha…