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In this scene from 1962, Car 1 and Trailer 44 are stabled on the Groudle Siding at Derby Castle. The magnificent IOMT&EP Co constructed wrought iron canopy (demolished for no apparent good reason in 1980) and the entrance to the Derby Castle complex (closed after the 1963 season) dominate the backg…
Road, Rail, Sea and Air
The Isle of Man Government has indicated it is prepared to sell the Manx Electric Railway’s historic Derby Castle Depot & Workshops which date back to 1893. The depot is located on the former Port-E-Vada creek which was filled in to allow the Douglas & Laxey Coast Electric Tramway to build its depo…
“It’s official - the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway will not run the full length of the Promenade in time for its 150th anniversary in 2026. Infrastructure Minister Dr Michelle Haywood said ‘realistically there was no way this would ever have been ready for 2026 unless work had started across winter 202…
“The Manx Heritage Transport Festival is back for another year. It's an opportunity to show off the unique range the Island boasts - from the steam train to the electric railway to the horse trams. The six-day event started yesterday (Tuesday 22 July) and runs until Sunday. Andy Cowie from Isle of…
MANX HERITAGE TRANSPORT FESTIVAL 2025 got off to a packed start with the 09:40 car from Douglas leaving full for Ramsey. With standing room only, Car 21 and trailer 37 are seen here at Groudle. This combination of Car and Trailer were operating as part of M.E.R. Bulkhead Trailer Day, which should a…
Registered Building Status is being sought for seven significant structures currently or once part of the Island's Heritage Railway network. These include three major viaducts on the M.E.R., two iconic buildings still part of the Douglas Steam Railway station, and two former station buildings on no…
A warm welcome is extended to all of those who will be visiting the Island to participate in the Manx Heritage Transport Festival which commences on Tuesday, July 22nd. The full programme of events can be downloaded HERE Manx Transport Review is the journal of the Manx Electric Railway Society. As…
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