Occasionally during the 1980's the locomotive would see occasional use at transport enthusiast events either hauling a bulkhead passenger trailer or, as seen in this view at Groudle Village, a mock freight train, on this occasion using Crossbench car 33's trucks. (Photo: Richard Dodge)
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THE pioneer electric tramway between Derby Castle, Douglas and Groudle Glen opened on September 7,…
Photos, Line Drawings and Profiles of the MER's Fleet of Trams & Trailers.
Tram Fleet Histories, Line Drawings & Photo Albums
The MER’s most unusual piece of rolling stock was electric locomotive No.23, designed by the legend…
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One of the most fascinating items of Manx Electric Railway rolling stock was locomotive 23, built b…
23 was subsequently rebuilt in 1925 as a longer unit following a major accident some eleven years e…
Following a long hibernation at Laxey Car Sheds, both Loco 23 and former passenger Car 10 were regr…
Occasionally during the 1980's the locomotive would see occasional use at transport enthusiast even…
MER Loco No.23 which is coupled to Winter Saloon car 22, briefly blinks in the light of day whilst…
23 was reactivated again in 1993 courtesy of the motors and trucks from Ratchet Car 17. The Loco ra…