Category Archives: Manx Electric Railway

Passenger numbers increase on Isle of Man Railways

Posted on Wednesday 4 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

2025 was another year of increasing passenger numbers on Isle of Man Railways with all four lines (Steam Railway, Manx Electric Railway, Snaefell Mountain Railway and Douglas Bay Horse Tramway) seeing more use than the previous year. Overall passenger numbers … Continue reading →

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MER to ride to the rescue during bus strike!

Posted on Friday 20 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

We often hear about bus replacement services to cover for trams, but how about a tram replacement service to cover for buses! Well, that’s exactly what looks set to happen on the Isle of Man with the Manx Electric Railway … Continue reading →

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Isle of Man Railways release 2026 timetable information

Posted on Saturday 31 January 2026 by Gareth Prior

Hang in there – we’re getting towards the start of heritage tram operation for 2026! And to help build the anticipation Isle of Man Railways have released 2026 timetables for all four lines they are responsible for (three of which … Continue reading →

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The winners are… Tram of the Year Results announced!

Posted on Saturday 17 January 2026 by Gareth Prior

After four weeks of hard fought voting the results are in of the British Trams Online Tram of the Year 2025 – and the winners can now be revealed! The winners this year come from the Isle of Man, Manchester, … Continue reading →

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British Trams Online Tram of the Year 2025 – Voting Open!

Posted on Saturday 20 December 2025 by Gareth Prior

It may be a tad later than planned (apologies once again for the delays in updates on the site over the past couple of weeks) but we are delighted to confirm that voting for the British Trams Online Tram of … Continue reading →

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Numbers 6 – Manx Electric Railway 6

Posted on Saturday 6 December 2025 by Gareth Prior

On we go with the series “Numbers”.

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Isle of Man Railways advertise for Electrical/Mechanical Rolling Stock Fitter

Posted on Saturday 29 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

A rare chance to join the team at Isle of Man Railways helping to maintain rolling stock on the Manx Electric Railway has been advertised with an Electrical/Mechanical Rolling Stock Fitter wanted.

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In Pictures: Manx Electric Railway and Snaefell Mountain Railway end another season

Posted on Monday 10 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

And just like that another main operating season on the Manx Electric Railway and Snaefell Mountain Railway comes to an end. To celebrate the conclusion of another year of operation, the final weekend of 1st and 2nd November 2025 saw … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 8th November 2025

Posted on Saturday 8 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

A late season trip to the Isle of Man features in this week’s main site update:

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They’ve Run in 2025!

Posted on Monday 3 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

For various reasons we haven’t had many looks at which heritage trams have run in 2025, in fact the last round-up we had was in May! We rectify that here as with main operating seasons now having come to an … Continue reading →

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End of Season Gala to take place on Isle of Man 1st and 2nd November

Posted on Sunday 26 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

As time continues to move on quickly, we are again about to reach the end of another operating season for the various railways and tramways on the Isle of Man but they won’t be going out with a whimper as … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: More from the Manx Heritage Transport Festival

Posted on Saturday 23 August 2025 by Gareth Prior

We return to the Isle of Man for another set of photos taken on the Isle of Man during the Manx Heritage Transport Festival, held in July 2025. Once again we concentrate on the Manx Electric Railway and see some … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 10th August 2025

Posted on Sunday 10 August 2025 by Gareth Prior

We have photos from the Manx Electric Railway this week:

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In Pictures: MER Trailer 50 returns to service – after 47 years!

Posted on Wednesday 30 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

One of the premier annual transport events across the British Isles took place on the Isle of Man between 22nd and 27th July as the Manx Heritage Transport Festival returned once again. This year the highlight for the Manx Electric … Continue reading →

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Isle of Man Transport recruit for new managerial role

Posted on Saturday 12 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

A new job opportunity has arisen on the Isle of Man with a role as Electrical, Quality and Safety Manager advertised – although if you’re interested you need to be quick with applications closing on 14th July!

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Great Laxey Mine Railway become the new owners of historic MER rolling stock

Posted on Saturday 21 June 2025 by Gareth Prior

The Great Laxey Mine Railway – owned by the Laxey and Lonan Heritage Trust – have announced that they have recently been gifted two items of rolling stock. The fact that a railway has been gifted rolling stock may not … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 18th May 2025

Posted on Sunday 18 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

This week there are photos from the Isle of Man:

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They’ve Run in 2025!

Posted on Monday 12 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

For the first time this year we bring you a round-up of which heritage trams have operated across the British Isles, which includes the three lines on the Isle of Man. The idea behind this list is to give an … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Another van returns to action on the Manx Electric Railway

Posted on Monday 5 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

The Laxey and Lonan Heritage Trust and their volunteers have done it again! The latest product of their hard work – the restoration of Manx Electric Railway Van 11 – has returned to action on the line with its first … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 4th May 2025

Posted on Sunday 4 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

Its a Bank Holiday Bonus week of photos as we feature both the Isle of Man in April 2025 along with a look back into the archives of trams with Merseyside connections:

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