"Moving horse trams could cost £4 million"
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Photographer presents dramatic portraits to honour war veterans
During this summer’s Island at War event on the Isle of Man Steam Railway, acclaimed local photographer David Silvester took time out to capture dramatic and moving portraits of all the war veterans who attended. Some 39 veterans and their families were guests on the Steaming to Victory train, whic…
The Clearance of Ramsey Car Shed
A start has been made (Mon 3rd November 2014) to remove MER stock from the doomed Ramsey depot building with 1893 trailer 50 being the first item dealt with, hauled out by Winter Saloon 22 prior to its return to Derby Castle after the end of the 2014 running season. Click HERE to view a photo featu…
Ramsey Car Shed - The End?
In this evocative photograph, perhaps history in the making? MER Motorman Andrew Scarffe, having put Winter Saloon 22 'to bed', closes the doors of Ramsey Car Shed. Will this be the last time a service tram is stored overnight in this building? Most likely yes, if plans to demolish the historic str…
Last Day Of 2014 MER Season
Summer 2014 services on both the Manx Electric & Snaefell Mountain railways drew to a close on Sunday, although anyone wishing a last chance to travel on Manx railways during the summer schedule can continue to do so on the steam railway until this coming Wednesday, November 5. Significantly, this…
Manx Radio - Sunday Opinion & Mannin Line Programmes
Julian Nutter, Secretary of the MER Society and Bill Cubbon, Chairman of the IOMSRSA will be guests on Manx Radio’s Sunday Opinion and Mannin Line programmes from 12.00 noon today. They will be will be discussing the appeal of the Isle of Man’s heritage railways and their value to the Island. Sunda…
MERS Website - Existing members will receive details as to how to activate their online membership shortly !
Further updates have just been made to the MERS website which now features over 700 pages. Check out the new Queens Pier pages. New On-Line membership is now available at £1 per year.
Ballure Bridge - Interview with Peter Maddocks
Click HERE to watch Manx.Net's interview with Peter Maddocks, IoM Railway's Chief Engineer who details the work which will take place this Winter on Ballure Bridge.
MER Winter Photography Event
On Saturday, November 1, 2014 the Manx Electric Railway is offering a further winter photography event, with an emphasis on the Tunnel Car class of tram, celebrating their 120th anniversary this year. An all-day event with numerous tram combinations designed to appeal to the photographer or tram en…