Category Archives: Snaefell Mountain Railway

Manx Heritage Transport Festival – the details

Posted on Sunday 28 June 2015 by Gareth Prior

It is now little over a month until the annual Manx Heritage Transport Festival takes place on the Isle of Man which seems an opportune moment for a quick round-up of just what is due to happen and when between … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 31 May 2015 by Gareth Prior

We have more photos for you this week on British Trams Online with images from the Isle of Man, Volks Electric Railway and Blackpool all featuring:

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Isle of Man – an Island of transport delights

Posted on Saturday 16 August 2014 by admin

David Mee reports from the Isle of Man summarising the main activities on the Manx Electric Railway and Snaefell during private hires by the ‘Isle of Man 50 Group’ and the following Manx Heritage Transport event in 2014. 11 days … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Drama on the Snaefell Mountain Railway

Posted on Friday 8 August 2014 by Gareth Prior

As reported last week, Wednesday 30th July proved to be a dramatic day on the Snaefell Mountain Railway when car no. 3 caught light and then car no. 4 derailed just over the main road crossing in Laxey. The full … Continue reading →

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Derailment on the Snaefell Mountain Railway

Posted on Saturday 2 August 2014 by Gareth Prior

The first day of this year’s Manx Heritage Transport Festival saw an extra event added, although it would be fair to say that it wasn’t planned and Isle of Man Railways could probably have done without it! Throughout the Festival … Continue reading →

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Manx Heritage Transport Festival details announced

Posted on Tuesday 13 May 2014 by Gareth Prior

Isle of Man Railways have now confirmed the details of the annual Manx Heritage Transport Festival which this year takes place between 30th July and 3rd August. As always the event features events across the Island’s railways including the Steam … Continue reading →

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Anger as work starts to remodel Laxey Station

Posted on Saturday 30 November 2013 by Gareth Prior

Amongst a number of maintenance jobs being undertaken on the Manx Electric Railway this winter a major remodelling of the Laxey Station area is underway, a change which many supporters of the MER are saying is spoiling the Victorian character … Continue reading →

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Repairs commence on Snaefell Mountain Railway landslip

Posted on Friday 22 November 2013 by Gareth Prior

Repairs have commenced on the Snaefell Mountain Railway between Bungalow and Snaefell Mountain to fix a landslip which occurred last winter after a once in 50 years rainfall event happened – twice! The extremely heavy rainfall and flooding caused a … Continue reading →

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British Trams Online goes to the Isle of Man

Posted on Sunday 1 September 2013 by Gareth Prior

Despite the fact that my interest in trams goes back over 20 years and this website has existed for over 10 years I have never been to the Isle of Man, well until now! I had been trying to find … Continue reading →

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Twelve Days on the Isle of Man

Posted on Sunday 4 August 2013 by admin

David Mee reports from the Isle of Man summarising the main activities on the Manx Electric Railway and Snaefell during private hires by the ‘Isle of Man 50 Group’ and the following Manx Heritage Transport event.

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Manx Heritage Transport Festival plans revealed

Posted on Saturday 22 June 2013 by Gareth Prior

Enhanced services on the Manx Electric Railway, special postal services, workshop tours, displays of trams and a special photographic tour will all feature during the five day Manx Heritage Transport Festival between Wednesday 24 and Sunday 28 July. The Festival … Continue reading →

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Snaefell Mountain Railway starts season

Posted on Sunday 5 May 2013 by Gareth Prior

The Snaefell Mountain Railway has finally started running in 2013 after its original opening was delayed because of damage caused by spring snowfall. The first passenger journeys were run on Saturday 4 May with a half hourly service operating over … Continue reading →

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Isle of Man webcams

Posted on Friday 29 March 2013 by Gareth Prior

The official Isle of Man Tourism website features a page of webcams so you can see what is going on at various locations around the Island. This includes four at Bungalow of which three show the Snaefell Mountain Railway so … Continue reading →

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Snaefell Mountain Railway readies itself for 2013 season

Posted on Tuesday 5 March 2013 by Gareth Prior

Provided that Isle of Man Transport don’t see the need to run a special bus strike service on the Snaefell Mountain Railway before then the 2013 season is due to commence on Wednesday 27th March – during the Easter holidays. … 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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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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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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Snaefell Mountain Railway track relay progressing well

Posted on Wednesday 21 March 2012 by admin

Work to relay track on the Snaefell Mountain Railway has been progressing well during the off season with all work due to be completed in time for the Railway to reopen on 4th April for the 2012 season. The work, … Continue reading →

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