Category Archives: Snaefell Mountain Railway

They’ve Run in 2023!

Its time for another update of which heritage trams have run in passenger service across the British Isles during 2023. Since our last update there have been more trams running for the first time as we enter a period of … Continue reading

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 4th June 2023

We head to the Isle of Man for this week’s set of photos:

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In Pictures: Repaint for Snaefell Mountain Railway 4

Not previously mentioned on our news pages is that over the winter Snaefell Mountain Railway 4 has received a repaint and is now once again in what is considered the standard fleet livery. The tram had been running for the … Continue reading

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They’ve Run in 2023!

With more trams continuing to enter service for the first time this year we take another look at which heritage trams have run during 2023 so far. The aim is to feature all tramways within the British Isles and to … Continue reading

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Efficiency review to be undertaken into Isle of Man heritage railway operations

The Department of Infrastructure has confirmed that a new efficiency review is to take place into the Isle of Man’s heritage railways. This will be a wide-ranging review to see where money can be saved and will include a look … Continue reading

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Manx Electric Railway starts running in its 130th anniversary year

Wednesday 14th March saw the Manx Electric Railway start operation for another year – a year in which it will celebrate its 130th anniversary! It was three car timetable B which was running on the first day and that timetable … Continue reading

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Get planning! Full details announced for the Isle of Man Year of the Railways 2023!

As we know 2023 is set to be an exciting year on the Isle of Man with it being marketed as “Year of the Railways 2023” to help celebrate 150 years of the Steam Railway and 130 years of the … Continue reading

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Isle of Man timetables and operating dates confirmed for 2023

Full timetables and operating dates for the four railways and tramways operated by Isle of Man Transport have now been confirmed. It will be a special year on the island as the Steam Railway (granted not in our remit) is … Continue reading

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They Ran in 2022!

As we enter another year its time for one last look at which heritage trams ran in 2022. This is as a complete list of heritage trams which operated with passengers on board during the calendar year 2022 – it … Continue reading

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The Number 20: Snaefell Mountain Railway 4 & 5

We go back to the Isle of Man for another edition of “The Number 20” and it’s a familiar calculation to get to 20!

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British Trams Online Tram of the Year voting now open!

Voting is now open for the British Trams Online Tram of the Year 2022! Thanks to everyone who took their time to nominate in the four categories and we are now able to confirm the trams, tramways and events which … Continue reading

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Picture in Time: Aachen 1010

Its time to go inside the sheds at Derby Castle on the Isle of Man again for this edition of “Picture in Time”.

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Picture in Time: Snaefell Mountain Railway 1

In today’s edition of “Picture in Time” we are again on the Isle of Man and although we are on Manx Electric Railway property its not a MER vehicle that we’re looking at.

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They’ve Run in 2022!

Thank you to everyone who has provided updates to this list which are now shown below. The last time we brought you this round-up of heritage trams which have run in the British Isles this year it was April, so … Continue reading

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Event Preview: Manx Heritage Winter Transport Festival 2022

The last big heritage tram event of the year (plus a bit of steam railway thrown in for good measure!) will take place on the Isle of Man between 26th and 30th October. The Manx Heritage Winter Transport Festival will … Continue reading

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 4th September 2022

Back to the Isle of Man with our latest update as this set of photos feature the Manx Summer Transport Festival:

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Event Diary: Manx Summer Transport Festival 2022

Taking place between 27th and 31st July, the Manx Summer Transport Festival had the usual mix of parallel runs, shed tours, intesive services and special tours. In this diary of the event, David Mee tells us what happened on the … Continue reading

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 14th August 2022

After our double weekend break we’re back with a small selection of photos from the Isle of Man:

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In Pictures: MER services on the northern section of the line after overhead comes down

As we reported at the end of last week, there was disruption on the Manx Electric Railway from Wednesday 20th July after a lorry with a rather high load (of kayaks not canoes!) brought a section down at Halfway Crossing. … Continue reading

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Amendment to Manx Summer Transport Festival schedule of events

The Manx Summer Transport Festival is just a few days away and it is set to give a varied programme of events across the Isle of Man’s heritage transport systems – with the Manx Electric Railway once again playing a … Continue reading

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