Category Archives: Douglas Bay Horse Tramway

Yet more poor weather causes problems (**updated 3rd April**)

Posted on Monday 2 April 2018 by Gareth Prior

It seems to be a never-ending winter weather wise – even though we are now officially in spring! – and Monday 2nd April (a Bank Holiday, of course, which means we probably shouldn’t be too surprised the weather isn’t exactly … Continue reading →

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Snaefell Mountain Railway and Douglas Bay Horse Tramway start another season

Posted on Friday 30 March 2018 by Gareth Prior

Despite doubts expressed whether the Snaefell Mountain Railway would reopen at the start of 2018 the first services to the Summit were operated on Good Friday, 30th March – a day later than planned but it now seems to be … Continue reading →

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Derby Castle welcomes more horse cars for maintenance

Posted on Wednesday 7 March 2018 by Gareth Prior

There was a time not too long ago that the movement of a horse car to the Manx Electric Railway’s Derby Castle workshops would have been a major story but now it is becoming more and more normal – in … Continue reading →

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Douglas Prom redevelopment gets planning approval

Posted on Monday 19 February 2018 by Gareth Prior

The redevelopment of Douglas Promenade is set to go-ahead following planning approval given this week. Subject to any late appeals this should mean that work will be able to get underway this September with the project completed in three years. … Continue reading →

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Summer Hill Stables proposed for Protected Register

Posted on Saturday 10 February 2018 by Gareth Prior

The Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture have confirmed that are to submit proposals to enter the historic Summer Hill Stables, used by the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway since construction in 1877, in the Isle of Man Protected Buildings Register … Continue reading →

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Douglas 1 heads to Laxey as preparations continue for MER 125 events

Posted on Thursday 1 February 2018 by Gareth Prior

It may still be seven months away but preparations are already underway for the Manx Electric Railway 125 events which take place between 1st and 8th September. One of the early highlights looks set to be the unique operation of … Continue reading →

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Details released for Rush Hour on the Railways

Posted on Sunday 28 January 2018 by Gareth Prior

The first special event of 2018 on the Isle of Man will once again be Rush Hour on the Railways which takes place over the Easter weekend between Friday 30th March and Monday 2nd April. This four day “celebration of … Continue reading →

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Planning permission given for new depot and stables – but Summer Hill will continue to be used in 2018!

Posted on Sunday 21 January 2018 by Gareth Prior

It has been confirmed that the Department of Infrastructure’s planning application for a new temporary horse tram structure on part of the former Summerland complex adjacent to Derby Castle has been approved. However, at the same time it is also … Continue reading →

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Toastrack 42 the next tram to go for overhaul

Posted on Friday 19 January 2018 by Gareth Prior

The amount of investment which has gone towards the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway since it became part of Isle of Man Railways looks set to see no sign of reducing with the news that Toastrack 42 is now to undergo … Continue reading →

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Open trams for MER and evening service for Douglas in 2018

Posted on Tuesday 16 January 2018 by Gareth Prior

Isle of Man Railways have released details of the 2018 timetables for the Manx Electric Railway, Snaefell Mountain Railway, Douglas Bay Horse Tramway and, although out of our scope, the Isle of Man Steam Railway. The regular pattern of different … Continue reading →

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Douglas, Sheffield and Statfold Barn win in Tram of the Year 2017

Posted on Sunday 14 January 2018 by Gareth Prior

Douglas Bay Horse Tramway 36 – which returned to service on the very last day of the 2017 season after a major overhaul – has been voted the Tram of the Year (Traditional) for 2017 after six weeks of public … Continue reading →

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Planning application made for Douglas Promenade

Posted on Thursday 11 January 2018 by Gareth Prior

Another of those long-running sagas is that of the redevelopment of Douglas Promenade, which remains of interest to tram enthusiasts as it affects the future of the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway. As reported in depth previously on these pages the … Continue reading →

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Call to retain Summer Hill Stables in tramway ownership

Posted on Wednesday 10 January 2018 by Gareth Prior

It is another saga which seems as if it will never end, the future of the historic Summer Hill Stables which have been the home of the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway trammers for over 140 years. Ever since Douglas Borough … Continue reading →

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British Trams Online at 15 – Events: Douglas Bay Horse Tramway 140th Anniversary

Posted on Wednesday 6 December 2017 by Gareth Prior

The next entry into our special series of events which have taken place over the past 15 years is another once which has happened fairly recently – the 140th Anniversary of the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway.

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Record breaking year for Isle of Man Railways

Posted on Thursday 23 November 2017 by Gareth Prior

Despite a year that might be described as difficult especially in respect of the Snaefell Mountain Railway, Isle of Man Transport have announced that 2017 saw record passenger numbers carried across the four railways and tramways they operate. The Isle … Continue reading →

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36 returns to service as Douglas end another season

Posted on Thursday 9 November 2017 by Gareth Prior

The last day of the 2017 operating season on the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway was a memorable one as not only did it see the pre-advertised End of Season Parade but also no. 36 returned to service for the first … Continue reading →

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Horse Tram cavalcade to end season in Douglas

Posted on Thursday 2 November 2017 by Gareth Prior

Another year is drawing to a close at many heritage tramways across the British Isles and to celebrate the fact on the Isle of Man there will be a short Horse Tram cavalcade. Using four trams the cavalcade will depart … Continue reading →

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New planning application submitted for horse tram stables in Douglas

Posted on Thursday 2 November 2017 by Gareth Prior

A new horse tram stables could be in operation in time for the 2018 season if the latest planning application for a structure on part of the former Summerland complex is approved. Previously the Department of Infrastructure had another application … Continue reading →

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MER to finally resume service

Posted on Friday 20 October 2017 by Gareth Prior

After Storm Ophelia hit the western part of the British Isles it seemed that normal services would resume on both Luas and the Manx Electric Railway from Wednesday 18th October. However although Luas was back to normal after its hiatus … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Douglas Bay Horse Tramway 34 & 1

Posted on Tuesday 19 September 2017 by Gareth Prior

Today our archive photo series heads across to the Isle of Man for a view taken at the Strathallan terminus of the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway in August 1992 on a wet day which necessitated the use of an enclosed … Continue reading →

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