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M E D I A R E L E A S E 5 March 2003 "Take the Tram to the Ale of Man" TAKE A TRAM and HAVE A PINT ON US BUSHY'S BREWERY, the Department of Tourism and Leisure and the Manx Electric Railway Society are joining forces to boost travel on the Island's Electric line. A unique 'buy one get one free' offe…
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EASTER 2026 sees all the Island's Electric Railways along with the steam railways and horse trams in operation. Full details of the services on the MER, SMR, IMR, and Horse Tramway can be found HERE. Groudle Services for Easter Sunday & Monday 5th & 6th April 10am – 4:30pm are also in operation. Fu…
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With the ongoing bus strike still unresolved, below is the MER timetable for Friday 27th March. According to Isle of Man Transport "These services are treated as bus services for ticketing - standard bus fares will apply on all services and School Children may use the relevant SCH travel cards to t…
Unfortunately, the dispatch of Manx Transport Review No.103 to members has been delayed due to a production problem. The magazine is currently being reprinted. The Manx Electric Railway Society apologies for the delay in members receiving their copies.
Wright StreetDeck Ultroliner No. 315 MAN 41H was spotted in service today, shortly after entering service at the weekend, and after some months in storage at Banks Circus. This bus, carries a version of Isle of Man Road Services red livery, as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the nation…
In response to the ongoing bus strike, a limited steam railway service was operated today, offering an alternative transport option for those wishing to travel in the south of the Island, and avoid the chronic roadworks-induced congestion currently being experienced by motorists trying to get in an…
In an attempt to mitigate the effects of the ongoing series of bus driver strikes, Isle of Man Transport has announced that a number of additional train services are being put in place on Friday, 20th March, to help commuters who normally travel by bus. In addition, bus fare pricing will also be in…
“The future of the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway has been back in the spotlight in Tynwald, with members unanimously backing a move to bring forward detailed plans to restore the full length of the line. But while the vote was unanimous, the debate around the tramway itself is far from settled. The Dep…
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Paddlebox Car 26 and Trailer 56 seek sanctuary on the former Goods Siding at Laxey in between working specials during 1979. By this time the previous smart appearance of both cars had been blighted by the inappropriate application of yellow ' Isle of Man Railways' lettering and crests. The siding w…
Manx Electric Toastrack car 33 in service - but no wires... As part of the Steam 125 events staged during 1998 the tram made several journeys between Douglas and Port Erin along the Isle of Man Railway line, powered by diesel generator housed in the van behind. On May 3 car 33 is seen accelerating…
An unusual view of SMR Car 1 residing in the old Top Shed at Derby Castle Depot on the 30th October 1981. It was the custom for many years, to transfer Snaefell cars to Derby Castle works to undergo overhaul. An exchange of trucks was necessary to permit SMR cars to venture South of Laxey along the…
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