Category Archives: Douglas Bay Horse Tramway

Isle of Man timetables for 2024 released

The timetables due to be operated by the four railways and tramways operated by Isle of Man Railways this year have been released and its pretty much a case of as you were with no major changes planned for any … Continue reading

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Full SYSTRA report released

The full report completed for the Isle of Man government by SYSTRA on the heritage railways and tramways on the island has now been released. Coming around a week after the recommendations had been revealed, the full 95 page report … Continue reading

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No guarantees over future of Tramway Terrace in Douglas

Will we actually see horse trams run again in 2024? There is a chance they won’t be operated according to Infrastructure Minister, Tim Crookall MHK, as he was unable to offer guarantees over the future of the historic Tramway Terrace, … Continue reading

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SYSTRA Isle of Man Railway report recommendations released

Its been long awaited and finally the report into the future of Isle of Man Railways (including the Steam Railway, Manx Electric Railway, Snaefell Mountain Railway and Douglas Bay Horse Tramway), which was originally expected in September 2023 is nearly … Continue reading

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They Ran in 2023!

We round-up things of which heritage trams ran in service on tramways in the British Isles during 2023 with a final “They Ran in 2023!”. In truth since we last ran this article at the start of November 2023 there … Continue reading

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Horse Tram passenger numbers down on pre-pandemic levels

In news that will probably surprise absolutely no-one it has been confirmed that passenger numbers on the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway in 2023 were significantly down on the figures seen in 2018. Of course, 2018 was the last year that … Continue reading

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The Completely Random A-Z of Trams in the British Isles! D is for Douglas Bay Horse Tramway

Its edition four of our A-Z of Trams in the British Isles and the letter we take a look at is D.

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Increase in passenger numbers on the Isle of Man heritage lines!

Some pleasing news to report from the Isle of Man is a major increase in passenger numbers recorded on the various heritage lines on the island – including for both the Manx Electric Railway and the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway.

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New report says Tramway Terrace is repairable

From it will have to be demolished, to we’re have another survey on it, to it is repairable after all – its been a bit of a mixed month for the historic Tramway Terrace in Douglas. The latest on the … Continue reading

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 19th November 2023

Its back to the Isle of Man for our latest set of photos:

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They’ve Run in 2023!

With the start of November traditionally the end of most heritage tram operating seasons across the British Isles (with just Beamish and Blackpool now offering the regular chance to ride on a heritage tram over the next couple of months, … Continue reading

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UK based Douglas Horse Trams on the move

In May 2021 two trams from the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway were transported across the Irish Sea to the Wirral Heritage Tramway and Museum having been acquired from outside storage at Jurby Transport Museum. Now two and a half years … Continue reading

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Tramway Terrace may not be demolished after all!

It was only a few days ago that we reported that the historic Tramway Terrace located in front of the horse tram stables in Douglas was to demolished after a recommendation from a safety inspection. But now there seems to … Continue reading

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Douglas Bay Horse Tramway season comes to an early end

Originally due to have been running until Sunday 29th October, the 2023 operating season for the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway came to an abrupt end when it was announced on Wednesday 18th October that only pre-booked trips would continue for … Continue reading

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2024 dates announced for Isle of Man heritage lines

We may still be a few weeks away from the end of the 2023 season but that doesn’t mean its too soon to look ahead to next year as the 2024 operating dates for the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway, Manx … Continue reading

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 1st October 2023

We’re back with another main site update! After a month’s gap we start our round-up of various tram events which took place in September with photos from the Isle of Man which helped to celebrate 130 years of the Manx … Continue reading

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Tim Crookall returns to be Minister for Infrastructure

Tim Crookall MHK has been reappointed as Minister for Infrastructure in the Isle of Man Government. Mr Crookall previously held the role from October 2021 to June 2022, with this period including one of uncertainty for the Douglas Bay Horse … Continue reading

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In Pictures: Manx Electric Railway celebrates 130 years of operation

On 7th September 1893 the Manx Electric Railway (or Douglas and Laxey Coast Electric Tramway as it was then) ran its first public services between Derby Castle in Douglas to Groudle. As we know over the years this line was … Continue reading

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They’ve Run in 2023!

Having last taken a look at which heritage trams have run in passenger service in British Isles during 2023 at the start of June you’d think almost three months later that there may be quite a few changes? In this … Continue reading

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Isle of Man Diary – 27th to 30th July 2023

Carrying on from last week David Mee takes us through what was happening at the latter end of the Transport Festival between 27th and 30th July 2023.

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