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Paddlebox car 16 sits at Laxey Station in the Summer of 1993, awaiting the return of the crew and its subsequent return to Derby Castle. At times when more than one tram was required, this car frequently assisted Paddlebox 26 on the popular and revenue generating 'Motorman Lessons' introduced as pa…
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BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER: Comparison shots of Car 18: 2016, 2025 and 2026. As of April 16th when the final two pictures were taken, the car may still be awaiting final completion, for example, ornamental lining out on the dash panels. Meanwhile, the return to sign-written fleet numbers instead of t…
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Manx National Heritage has announced an exhibition marking 50 years of bus nationalisation on the Isle of Man. The exhibition, entitled ”On the Buses“ (no, not that one), is being staged in collaboration with Isle of Man Transport at the House of Manannan in Peel. It will feature photographs and me…
The delayed reprint of Manx Transport Review No.103 Winter 2025/26 is currently underway, the MERS apologies for the delay in its publication. Contributions are now invited for inclusion in Manx Transport Review No.104. Please contact us at: [email protected] or by post at the following address…
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…
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…
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In common with other items of withdrawn stock, Ratchet Car 15 was stored off the MER following the clearance of the condemned Laxey Car Sheds in the Spring of 2002. Car 15 returned to the MER during November 2009 to undergo a further period of storage. Having just touched down on its home metals an…
Trailer 47 which had last received Paint Shop attention during the course of winter 2014/15, was operating alongside green Winter Saloon Car 21 on the 9th May 2017. The cars are seen shunting whilst operating Ramsey service. Car 21, in common with UEC cars 32 & 62, received MER Board green livery i…
Having received attention to its smooth riding Brill 27 trucks, 61 made a welcome return to use in 2017. At times during 2018, 61 was used in traffic reunited with Crossbench car No.33 when the latter was not engaged on Poles & Wires duties. The duo were noted operating together on 20th July 2018,…
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