Horse Trams To Run in 2015 ?
The uncertanty rumbles on..................Watch the interview with Phil Gawne MHK on Manx.Net by clicking HERE.
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Christmas present ideas from Isle of Man Railways
Give someone the gift of going places this Christmas. Isle of Man Railways has a range of products available including tickets for the Dining Car during the Christmas holiday or gift vouchers to obtain new smart card annual passes for the Island’s heritage railways. Brand new for Christmas 2014 is…
Fascinating Photo...
The attached photo has just been posted on the MERS facebook page with the comment 'Can anyone shed any light on this photograph.....date unknown'. Other than it appears to be taken at Derby Castle, probably in the lower sheds with a Tunnel Car on the right sometime after 1902ish I can't add much -…
The Controversy surrounding the relocation of the Douglas Horse Tramway continues…….
Comments on Manx Radio from Council Leader David Christian can be heard by clicking HERE. Also, the continuing saga has once again been featured on IoM Newspapers website, click HERE to read the latest article.
"Moving horse trams could cost £4 million"
Click HERE to read the article on 3FM's news page.
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…