Road, Rail, Sea and Air
Since its formation, the MANX ELECTRIC RAILWAY SOCIETY has continued to offer help, advice and assistance to the railway, and remains as a resolute and constant guardian in an unpredictable and at times hostile world. Originally formed in 1973, the MANX ELECTRIC RAILWAY SOCIETY is a partly politica…
Consultation on future of railways closes today. “It's your last chance to share your thoughts on the future of the Island's heritage railways. A consultation as part of an economic assessment of the railways closes today. The consultation aims to develop an understanding of those who use the railw…
Transport Consultant and MER Society member Mr. Dorian Baker, has kindly made his submission to the Heritage Railways Independent Review available for posting on our website. Isle of Man Heritage Railways Independent Review and Economic Impact Assessment. Dorian RW Baker - 8th August 2023 The oppor…
Time is of the essence for all those who have yet to fill in the questionnaire relating to the Island’s Heritage Railway Review. The Manx Electric Railway Society urges all interested parties to fill in the consultation which can be accessed at: https://consult.gov.im/infrastructure/iomhr-review...…
Time is of the essence for all those who have yet to fill in the questionnaire relating to the Island’s Heritage Railway Review. The Manx Electric Railway Society urges all interested parties to fill in the consultation which can be accessed at: https://consult.gov.im/infrastructure/iomhr-review-an…
Lee Davies has now made his full video review of this year’s Manx Heritage Railway Festival available for viewing. This excellent film features all of the main events, including those which mark the 150th anniversary of the Isle of Man Steam Railway along with those which celebrate the 130th year o…
The Manx Electric Railway Society urges all those concerned for the future of the Island's railways to complete an online survey. As has already been well documented, the Island’s Heritage Railways are currently the subject of a major review being undertaken by SYSTRA, which could have serious impl…
Lee Davies has kindly made his video of the passenger journeys made by MER loco No.34 during the Transport Festival available for viewing:
“An Onchan MHK wants to see the creation of a new department that will focus on rebuilding the Island's tourism sector. Rob Callister has sent his proposals to the Chief Minister Alfred Cannan, following a presentation on the future of the Department of Infrastructure to Tynwald members. Mr Callist…