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Heritage Railways

Charming and unique, the Island’s heritage railway network attracts enthusiasts from across the world to Manx shores. Whether you choose to travel by steam, electric or horse power you’ll find all four railways preserved in time and operating with most of their original rolling stock.

The heritage railways will transport you to your chosen destination in style - the Isle of Man’s Steam Railway, the Manx Electric Railway, the Snaefell Mountain Railway and the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway.

They are a fun way to visit the Island’s important ancient monuments and heritage sites whilst enjoying beautiful views of the Manx countryside and extensive coast.

With many of the heritage attractions located close to the railway stops, it is an easy and exciting way to get around the Island and experience its rich history and superb scenery.

Board the Steam Railway at Douglas and travel to Ballasalla to visit Rushen Abbey where you can find out more about this important religious site.

The train will take you on to the Island’s ancient capital, Castletown, where you’ll find a wealth of heritage attractions including the impressive Castle Rushen, and from here you can complete your journey by travelling to the end of the line and visit Port Erin. Here there is a Railway Museum and, if it’s a nice day, you can enjoy an ice-cream on the golden beach.

There’s the opportunity of being pulled by horse power along a section of Douglas promenade when you ride on the world’s oldest horse tramway, started in 1876 and now unique in the world.

You can also choose to journey north from Douglas on the Manx Electric Railway and visit Laxey where you will see the world’s largest working waterwheel. From here the electric railway continues along the coast to the seaside town of Ramsey.

When in Laxey you can transfer to the Snaefell Mountain Railway and venture up the Island’s only mountain, Snaefell. From the summit there are panoramic views across the Irish Sea and, on a clear day, you can see seven kingdoms - England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the Isle of Man, and the kingdoms of Neptune and Heaven.

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Douglas Bay Horse Tramway

Address

Strathallan Crescent, Douglas, IM1 4NR

Telephone
+44 (0) 1624 662525

hireme@gov.im

Douglas

Take a nostalgic journey along Douglas Promenade on the world's oldest horse drawn tramway. Trams depart regularly from Derby Castle throughout the day.

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Snaefell Mountain Railway

Address

Laxey Station, Laxey, IM4 7NY

Telephone
+44 (0) 1624 662525

heritagerailways@gov.im

Laxey

Join the Snaefell Mountain Railway at Laxey and travel to the summit of Snaefell. From here, at over 2,000 feet and on a clear day, it is said you can see seven kingdoms at a glance, unless of course the legendary Manannan cloaks you in mist.
Groudle Glen Railway

Address

Groudle Glen, Onchan, Isle of Man

Telephone
+44 (0) 1624 670453

ggr@ggr.org.uk

Situated in a small picturesque glen, just north of Douglas on the Isle of Man, is the Groudle Glen Railway & the Sea Lion Rocks Tea Rooms, a Manx charity; solely operated by volunteers.
Isle of Man Steam Railway

Address

Douglas Steam Railway Station, Banks Circus, Douglas, IM1 5PT

Telephone
+44 (0) 1624 662525

heritagerailways@gov.im

Douglas

Experience the excitement of travelling between Douglas and the south of the Island on a Victorian steam railway perfectly preserved in time.
Manx Electric Railway

Address

Derby Castle, Douglas, IM2 4NR

Telephone
+44 (0) 1624 662525

heritagerailways@gov.im

Douglas

Take an unforgettable journey along the east coast of the Island on this unique electric railway which dates back over 130 years.
The Great Laxey Mine Railway

Address

The Washing Floors, Laxey, Isle of Man, IM4 7NH

Telephone
+441624862007

minerailway@manx.net

Laxey

Located in the village of Laxey, this restored railway runs from the old washing floors to the entrance of the Great Laxey Mine and once carried lead and zinc ore but now carries passengers!
Manx Transport Heritage Museum

Address

c/o Brickworks Office, Mill Road, Peel, IM5 1TB

Telephone
01624 842448

ballamenagh@manx.net

Peel

The world's smallest production car is on view in the Island's smallest museum in Peel. Here you can see an original P50 micro car, designed and made in 1964 by Peel Engineering at a small factory just 300 yards away from the Museum.

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