Category Archives: Manx Electric Railway

Manx Electric Railway announce bus replacement tram service!

Posted on Tuesday 18 December 2012 by Andrew Waddington

In a remarkable development, the Manx Electric Railway have announced that an extensive tram service is to be provided across three days this month, due to strike action being taken by a local bus operator. With residents of the Isle … Continue reading →

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MER Ratchet car to be restored?

Posted on Saturday 15 December 2012 by Andrew Waddington

Isle of Man Railways have confirmed plans for one of the surviving ‘Ratchet’ cars on the Manx Electric Railway to be returned to service during 2013. None of these trams has run in passenger service since 2002 meaning that this … Continue reading →

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MER Depot to be moved?

Posted on Tuesday 4 December 2012 by Gareth Prior

The main Manx Electric Railway depot at Derby Castle in Douglas could be moved to allow for redevelopment of the former Summerland site alongside. Michael Chapman and Company, acting on behalf of the government, are currently attempting to sell the … Continue reading →

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Santa Trams to run on Manx Electric Railway

Posted on Monday 19 November 2012 by Gareth Prior

For the first time ever Santa Trams are to run on the Manx Electric Railway with Santa setting up a grotto at Laxey on two weekends in December. Isle of Man Railways have run Santa specials on the Steam Railway … Continue reading →

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MER suffers delays after fallen tree

Posted on Saturday 10 November 2012 by Gareth Prior

Following hot on the heels of problems on the Manx Electric Railway because of flooding more bad weather saw a service suspension after a tree fell on the track at Maughold. The incident happened on Friday 2nd November and saw … Continue reading →

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2013 special events announced for the Isle of Man

Posted on Thursday 8 November 2012 by Gareth Prior

Details have been announced of several special events which will take place on the railways of the Isle of Man in 2013 including an extra event for the Manx Electric Railway to celebrate 120 years of operation. In addition the … Continue reading →

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Landslip causes MER service changes

Posted on Sunday 21 October 2012 by Gareth Prior

The Isle of Man has been suffering from heavy rain recently and unfortunately this has caused a landslip which is affecting services on the Manx Electric Railway between Baldrine and Laxey. These changes were introduced from the start of service … Continue reading →

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MER Winter Photography Event details confirmed

Posted on Sunday 7 October 2012 by Gareth Prior

On Saturday 3rd November a special winter photography event will be taking place on the Manx Electric Railway with the main focus being on Works Cars and Laxey. The main event of the day will be a scheduled Photo Tour … Continue reading →

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MER 19 involved in collision with bin lorry

Posted on Monday 10 September 2012 by Gareth Prior

One of the Manx Electric Railway Winter Saloons suffered minor damage on Tuesday 4th September following an incident with a bin lorry in Groudle. The exact circumstances of the incident are not known but what is known is that MER … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Manx Heritage Transport Festival

Posted on Saturday 18 August 2012 by Gareth Prior

At the end of July the annual Manx Heritage Transport Festival took place on the Isle of Man with most of the island’s railways taking part in some form including the Isle of Man Steam Railway, Snaefell Mountain Railway and … Continue reading →

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Manx Transport Festival hit by tram shortage

Posted on Thursday 26 July 2012 by Andrew Waddington

The annual Manx Transport Festival is now well underway with many transport enthusiasts flocking to the Isle of Man in order to sample the very best that the railways and tramways of this island paradise have to offer. Unfortunately, plans … Continue reading →

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Manx Transport Festival approaches

Posted on Saturday 21 July 2012 by Gareth Prior

The annual Manx Transport Festival takes place between Wednesday 25th and Sunday 29th July and will once again provide transport enthusiasts the chance to sample the various unique forms of transport on the Island including the Manx Electric Railway and … Continue reading →

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Olympic Torch rides on fourth and final tram

Posted on Sunday 1 July 2012 by Gareth Prior

The involvement of trams in the London 2012 Olympic Torch relay has now come to an end after Wolverhampton 49 became the fourth tram to carry a torch bearer at the Black Country Living Museum on Saturday 30th June.

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First trams carry the Olympic Flame on the Isle of Man

Posted on Sunday 3 June 2012 by Gareth Prior

The involvement of trams in the carrying of the Olympic Flame has now started with the Douglas Horse Tramway and Manx Electric Railway both used as it visited the Isle of Man as part of its relay across the British … Continue reading →

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Details unveiled for 2012 Manx Heritage Transport Festival

Posted on Saturday 12 May 2012 by Gareth Prior

Isle of Man Transport have unveiled details of the events due to take place between 25th and 29th July as part of the Manx Heritage Transport Festival 2012. As usual this event will include most forms of transport on the … Continue reading →

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Four tramways to feature in Olympic Torch Relay

Posted on Saturday 24 March 2012 by Gareth Prior

Full details of the route for the Olympic Torch Relay in the lead up to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games has recently been unveiled and amongst the various forms of transport which will be used four different tramways … Continue reading →

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MER season commences as go-ahead given for new substation at Laxey

Posted on Saturday 24 March 2012 by Gareth Prior

Just a few days after the commencement of services on the Manx Electric Railway for this year it was announced that Tynwald have given permission for the construction of a new substation at Laxey to replace the current equipment which … Continue reading →

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