Car 5 which is operating the MER's winter service approaches Ballasholague on the 9th February 1996. Traces of snow are visible on North Barrule, the island's second highest peak. (Photo: MERS Collection)
A suitably seasonal view of the
MER. Photographs of the MER's snowplough in use are exceedingly
rare. This view taken at Ballagawne in the late 1960s (believed
to be the last occasion when the snowplough was used) shows the
plough attached to the Ramsey end of Car 9 which was often
relegated to works duties in the Winter. 9 was the only Tunnel
Car not to be fitted Winter Trailer airbrake connections, with no
such obstructions in the way and the entrance steps removed, the
plough could be fitted easily and quickly as required. The plough
when not required was usually to be found hanging from the wall
in the old Laxey Depot, its current whereabouts is
unknown.(Photo: A. M. Goodwyn)