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Experience the Isle of Man by Vintage Railway | Visit Isle of Man

For a journey back in time, the Isle of Man’s Steam Railway, Manx Electric Railway and Snaefell Mountain Railway are a fun way to explore the Island’s impressive landscape and heritage sites.

Journey around some of the most important ancient monuments and heritage attractions whilst taking in the beautiful Manx scenery and extensive coast.

The Isle of Man boasts three heritage railways (with seasonal timetables) which will transport you to your chosen destination in style. It's possible to see the majority of the Island by travelling on the impressive network of railways powered by steam and electricity. As many of the heritage attractions are located close to the railway stops, it is an easy and exciting way to indulge in the Isle of Man’s colourful history.

The Isle of Man Steam Railway allows you to experience the grandeur of travelling between Douglas and the south of the Island on a Victorian railway perfectly frozen in time. It is the longest narrow gauge steam line in Britain that still uses its original locomotives and carriages which will carry you through the charming countryside between the Island’s capital and a range of destinations in the south.

Or for an unforgettable journey along the east coast of the Island, the Manx Electric Railway lets you explore some of the Island’s most stunning glens and coastal areas, as well as bringing you into Laxey to see the world’s largest working waterwheel.

Continuing on from Laxey, you can take the Snaefell Mountain Railway to the highest point on the Isle of Man. At 621 metres above sea level, Snaefell offers breath-taking, panoramic views where you can catch a glimpse of England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the Isle of Man and the kingdoms of heaven and the sea on a clear day.

Tickets and timetables are available from main bus and railway stations and the Welcome Centre located at the Sea Terminal.

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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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.