Category Archives: Douglas Bay Horse Tramway

Horse tram hit by van in Douglas

Posted on Saturday 7 July 2012 by Gareth Prior

A horse tram was struck by a van on Douglas Promenade during the afternoon of Wednesday 4th July. The Police undertook an investigation which entailed the road being closed and tram services suspended. No-one (including the horse) was injured in … Continue reading →

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First trams carry the Olympic Flame on the Isle of Man

Posted on Sunday 3 June 2012 by Gareth Prior

The involvement of trams in the carrying of the Olympic Flame has now started with the Douglas Horse Tramway and Manx Electric Railway both used as it visited the Isle of Man as part of its relay across the British … Continue reading →

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Four tramways to feature in Olympic Torch Relay

Posted on Saturday 24 March 2012 by Gareth Prior

Full details of the route for the Olympic Torch Relay in the lead up to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games has recently been unveiled and amongst the various forms of transport which will be used four different tramways … Continue reading →

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