Road, Rail, Sea and Air
The summer season gets fully underway for Isle of Man Railways this weekend with Snaefell services commencing on Friday (27 March 2015). The Easter holidays will see daily services on all three heritage railways with the first steam trains departing Douglas at 0950 and Manx Electric Railway trams l…
Manx.Net pays another visit to Ballure as refurbishment of the MER's bridge continues. Click HERE to view the clip. We would like to hear your views. If you have any comments or further information on this story, please email the Manx Electric Railway Society at [email protected]
In response to an article titled “Rodan Defends Laxey Scheme” which was published by Manx.Net on the 16th March 2015, the Manx Electric Railway Society has issued the following statement:- "The Manx Electric Railway Society (MERS) and its members are appalled that the historic and charming centrepi…
The following article was published on Manx.Net's website on the 16th March 2015. Rodan defends Laxey scheme "The Chairman of the regeneration committee has asked people not to pass judgement on the work at Laxey Station until it is finished. It follows condemnation of the scheme from railway enthu…
Facebook group, Laxey Options On New Station, which has attracted over 600 followers in a little over 10 days, has issued the following statement. Public Meeting? -your views wanted "Over the last few days I have been reflecting on the regeneration of Laxey station. It seems to me that those in cha…
The plight of Laxey Station has recently featured in the Isle of Man Examiner, click HERE to read the full article. Also, concrete slabs are to feature on Snaefell Summit, further details available HERE. We would like to hear your views. If you have any comments or further information on this story…
A Facebook group "Laxey Past and Present" is calling for a public meeting to discuss the current "Regeneration" of Laxey Railway Station. Public comments include "disbelief ","despair" and "shame" on the loss of our Island's heritage. "To reflect public opinion, the plans require urgent revision be…
Back in April 2012, the MER Society submitted a carefully considered objection to Planning Application 12/00514B Laxey Station. Our objection was to be ignored. If only its content had been heeded, today's public outcry would have been avoided, public money saved, and a place people knew and loved…
PRESS RELEASE “We [The Manx Electric Railway Society] have always regarded Laxey Station as being absolutely sacrosanct, as was explained to Mr Longworth on behalf of the Society when he took office. We opposed the planning application in a detailed submission which can be found on our website (HER…