Daily Archives: Wednesday 5 September 2018

Manx Electric Railway 125th Anniversary: Day 6 – Thursday 6th September

Posted on Wednesday 5 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

Tomorrow will see the first of two special timetables in consecutive days  running on the MER as the celebrations for the 125th Anniversary start to ramp up towards the end of the week-long event. As always continue reading for a … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: NET Shipstone Street trackwork

Posted on Wednesday 5 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

Having previously looked at the rail replacement worksite just beyond the stop at The Forest we now take a look at the area around Shipstone Street which was also a hive of activity during the closure. All work was completed … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Ratchet Car 14 relaunched

Posted on Wednesday 5 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

For the first time since 1978 – by our reckoning that’s 40 years ago! – Ratchet Car 14 has officially carried passengers following its launch back into service on Monday 3rd September as the Manx Electric Railway 125th Anniversary events … Continue reading →

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