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Douglas Bay Horse Tramway

To aid visibility of the current status of the trams on this fleet list the following colour coding is used:
 Operational, Under Attention/Overhaul/Restoration, Stored/Withdrawn

No. Built Type Livery Year last operated Link
1 1913 Enclosed Saloon Red & White 2024 Photo
12 1888 Open Toastrack Blue & White 2018 Photo
18 1883 Double Decker Red & White 2026 Photo
21 1890 Open Toastrack White & Red 2026 Photo
22 1890 Shop White & Red ? Photo
27 1892 Enclosed Saloon Blue, White & Teak 2026 Photo
29 1892 Enclosed Saloon Red, Cream & Teak 2026 Photo
32 1896 Sunshade Red & White ? Photo
36 1896 Sunshade Red, White & Yellow 2026 Photo
38 1902 Open Toastrack Red & White 2016 Photo
39 1902 Open Toastrack Red & White 2016
42 1905 Open Toastrack Red & Yellow 2026 Photo
43 1907 Bulkhead Red & White 2018 Photo
44 1907 Bulkead Red, Blue & White 2018 Photo
45 1908 Bulkhead Red, White & Yellow 2026 Photo

Notes:
Only trams which transferred ownership to Isle of Man Railways following the government takeover of the line or are on site at Strathallan Depot are shown in this fleet list.
1, 21, 27, 29, 36, 38, 42, 43 and 45 are part of the day-to-day running fleet.
12, 18, 32 and 44 are part of the "museum" fleet. These are trams of historic significance and are only used on special occasions.
18, 21, 27, 29, 36, 42 and 45 have all undergone overhauls since the Isle of Man Railways takeover. 32 is currently being restored in the depot.
12 has been moved for off-site storage.
1 is the second tram to carry this fleet number.
22 was comverted to a shop. Having been at Jurby Transport Museum it was moved to Strathallan Depot July 2026 for the 150th Anniversary of the Horse Tramway.
36 was rebuilt and extended in 1908, increasing its seating capacity.
39 was originally acquired by the Manx Electric Railway Society following the government takeover of the line but has now been gited back and will be restored to service.
43 carried temporary fleet number 16 for a short time in the 1980s.
44 is the Royal Tram. It was moved to Jurby Transport Museum in July 2026.

This page was last updated on Saturday 22nd August 2026


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