Manx Electric Railway services disruption Wenesday, July 15, 2015
Manx Electric Railway disruption to services Wednesday, July 15, 2015
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Manx Electric Railway services disruption Wenesday, July 15, 2015
The Recovery of Trailer 58
Having derailed and overturned at around 10am on Tuesday 7th July 2015, the recovery of stricken Winter Trailer Car 58 was a protracted and delicate affair. To allow a crane to access the scene of the incident, the main Douglas/Ramsey (A2) road was closed to all traffic from 6.45pm, between Dumbell…
Trailer 58 - Manx.Net Reports
Manx.Net has covered the derailment of Trailer 58, click below to view:- CLIP 1 CLIP 2
PRESS RELEASE - The derailment & overturning of Winter Trailer Car 58
Isle of Man Transport has issued the following Press Release following the serious derailment and overturning of Winter Trailer Car 58. "Manx Electric Railway services remain suspended between Laxey and Ramsey today following an incident that occurred around 10:10am this morning. During a standard…
Winter Trailer Car 58 overturns !
At around 10am on Tuesday 7th July 2015, Winter Trailer Car 58 suffered a serious derailment and subsequently overturned at Laxey, close to Mines Road. The incident occurred whilst the car was being shunted over pointwork which was installed during the Winter of 2013/14. Photo: Laurie Roome. Photo:…
MANX ELECTRIC RAILWAY SOCIETY TOUR
Members are invited to join us aboard a short evening trip to mark the passing of the BEDFORD 'OB'… Just 58 seats are available aboard these vintage vehicles which date from 1950 and 1951 respectively, and shortly to return to the UK after being in service on the Island for over 30 years.
Peak season for Snaefell sunset dinners
"Summer has officially arrived at the Island's highest peak with the start of this season's Snaefell Sunset Dinners. Operating every Wednesday and Friday evening from 17 June until 4 September 2015, they offer visitors and residents the chance to enjoy the high life. Three menu options feature a se…
HORSE TRAMWAY RELOCATION
The Isle of Man Department of Infrastructure has now released an artist impression of where it proposes to relocate the Douglas Horse Tramway. As previously reported, the DOI has promoted a controversial scheme to move the Horse Tramway from its traditional centre of the promenade road location, to…
PLANNING NEWS
Following news that the Island's Steam Railway Supporters have recommended the registration of a further five buildings on the steam railway, should attention turn to listing some of the equally historic structures still left on the Electric line? Indeed, perhaps now is time to bring back the Conse…