Road, Rail, Sea and Air
I made a return visit to Old Laxey on the 9th December to obtain photos of something I had noticed on a previous visit when not carrying a camera. Not only had the Ticketer machine fitted to stricken Bus Vannin No.20 survived the fall and remained above the subsequent flood, it had also issued the…
Following Thursday’s adverse weather conditions, which incredibly resulted in Bus Vannin’s double decker No.20 plunging in to the Laxey River, Mike Jones has very kindly made the following photographs available. "On Friday 4th December 2015, I duly travelled by (diverted) bus to Douglas and on to F…
The Isle of Man was hit by torrential rain and flooding on Thursday 3rd December 2015. Laxey was the scene of some of the worst flooding. Incredibly, Old Laxey Bridge collapsed, toppling a double deck bus into the Laxey River below. Thankfully there were no reported casualties. The Island's Press R…
The Isle of Man Steam Railway Supporters' Association PRESS RELEASE concerning the future of Port St Mary Goods Shed and the registration of other railway building can be read in full HERE.
The debate concerning the redevelopment of Douglas Promenade and relocation of the Horse Tramway continues. "A public inquiry begins today (Wednesday) which could determine whether a £21 million makeover of Douglas promenade goes ahead. Despite previous consultations and tweaks to the Department of…
Winter Permanent Way repairs are currently under-way on the Manx Electric Railway. Cade Williamson has kindly made images available which show the renewal of Port Jack Crossing taking place. Road Closure Notice from the Isle of Man Government website.
The Isle of Man’s 46-mile network of heritage railways continues to attract increasing numbers of passengers thanks to innovations of luxury steam train dining and mountain top themed nights. New ticketing systems have also contributed to growing income. Isle of Man Railways hosted 300 groups on it…
Santa Horse Trams Are Back for 2015. Eight trips a day on Saturday December 19 and Sunday 20 December, starting at 10am from Strathallan terminus. Prices are unchanged at £7.50 for adults and children aged two to 16, (under-twos travel free) while a group ticket of four (any age mix) costs just £20…
"Isle of Man Railways is now selling its Santa Train tickets online. Bookings can be made via the website www.rail.im or at the Welcome Centre in Douglas Sea Terminal. Tickets are £15 per person, which includes seasonal refreshments on the Dining Car at Santa’s Grotto at Santon Station and an age a…