Category Archives: Manx Electric Railway

They’ve Run in 2026!

Posted on Monday 2 November 2026 by Gareth Prior

With the main operating seasons now over on most heritage tramways across the British Isles we return to take a look at those trams which have run with passengers on board during the calendar year. This list includes private hires … Continue reading →

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Two wagon runaway incidents under investigation on the MER

Posted on Tuesday 27 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

A Freedom of Information (FOI) request by local media on the Isle of Man has revealed that there were two runaway incidents on the Manx Electric Railway in the 18 months from 1st January 2025. Both incidents involved freight wagons … Continue reading →

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Isle of Man to celebrate the end of another season with special events

Posted on Sunday 18 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

Once again we are rapidly reaching the end of another main operating season on the various tramways and railways on the Isle of Man and not ones to let the occasion pass by there will be a series of special … Continue reading →

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A trip to… the Isle of Man

Posted on Thursday 8 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

1st October 2026 was another significant date in the history of public transport on the Isle of Man as it marked 50 years to the day since bus services were nationalised and that was enough of an excuse for Steven … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 15th August 2026

Posted on Saturday 15 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

Photos in this week’s main site update come from the recent Manx Heritage Transport Festival, with thanks to Steven Hughes.

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They’ve Run in 2026!

Posted on Monday 13 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

Ahead of the main summer season this is our latest round-up of those heritage trams which have operated in service on tramways across the British Isles. Please remember that the aim of this list is to show any heritage trams … Continue reading →

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Manx Electric Railway Crossbench 16 returns to service

Posted on Tuesday 30 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

The Manx Electric Railway now have another Crossbench Car to call upon for service with no. 16 returning to service on Thursday 25th June 2026.

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Picture in Time: Manx Electric Railway 26

Posted on Friday 19 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

This is another edition of “Picture in Time” and it again features a photo of the Manx Electric Railway in 2004.

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Picture in Time: Manx Electric Railway 2 & 1

Posted on Friday 12 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

In this latest edition of “Picture in Time” we again go to the Isle of Man – and this time we move into 2003.

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Picture in Time: Manx Electric Railway 31

Posted on Friday 5 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

“Picture in Time” continues to take a look at things on the Isle of Man and its another 2002 image this week with a tram which has now been a long time out of service.

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Picture in Time: Manx Electric Railway 6

Posted on Friday 29 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

We move on once again for “Picture in Time” and this time we find ourselves on the Isle of Man for more images from the past. We start off in 2002 on the Manx Electric Railway.

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Winter Saloon 20 returns to service

Posted on Tuesday 26 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Thursday 21st May 2026 saw a return to service on the Manx Electric Railway with Winter Saloon 20 being used for the first time since it was withdrawn for overhaul at the end of the 2024 season.

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A trip to… Isle of Man

Posted on Friday 1 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

For the first time in 2026 we feature some photos here taken on the Isle of Man. Geoff Pickles is the photographer who has captured these images which feature both the Manx Electric Railway and Snaefell Mountain Railway on 26th … Continue reading →

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They’ve Run in 2026!

Posted on Monday 13 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

With Easter out of the way we take a first look of 2026 at just which heritage trams have run so far this year on various lines across the British Isles. As a reminder the aim of this list is … Continue reading →

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Full events programme announced for Manx Heritage Transport Festival 2026

Posted on Friday 3 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

Isle of Man Transport have revealed the full planned events programme for the Manx Heritage Transport Festival 2026, which will be taking place between Tuesday 28th July and Sunday 2nd August. There are two big themes of the event this … Continue reading →

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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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