Every year Chris Vine comes to the Island to teach Manx schoolchildren about engineering and to share his love of trains. This year he couldn’t come because of the lockdown but he promises to be here next year. Thank you Chris. The photo above is one of the many puzzles Chris has created. To be […]
Time Enough is pleased to announce its Train Design and Short Story Competition in collaboration with children’s author Christopher Vine, Isle of Man Transport and The Family Library. We may be feeling a little stuck at home but that can’t stop our imaginations. We can travel anywhere with a bit of inspiration, so we invite […]
Old Castletown Road, Port Soderick, IM2 1EB
This private house, has its own railway, which the public are allowed to visit, on specific charity and open days.
Tramway Terrace, Queens Promenade, Douglas, IM1 4NR
Douglas Bay Horse Tramway is the oldest horse-drawn passenger tramway to remain in service anywhere in the World. Established in 1876 by Thomas Lightfoot, and operated from 1902 until 2015 by Douglas Borough Council, it is now part of Isle of Man Transport. The 3ft gauge horse tramway runs along Douglas Promenade, from the end […]
March 31, 2024 @ Groudle Glen Railway
Take a Vintage Train trip from Lhen Coan station to see the Easter Bunny at the Sea Lion Rocks Tea Rooms, where the Bunny has hidden his Easter eggs. Refreshments include Tea, Coffee and Orange Juice. Please book in advance as no tickets are available on the day. Trains at various times.
Mines Road, Laxey, IM4 7NH
The Railway’s Terminus is located at Valley Gardens which was once the site of the Great Laxey Mine’s Washing Floors. Passengers travel in a tiny carriage, hauled by a replica of one of the original steam engines, through the Island’s only railway tunnel and along the line which once carried lead and zinc ores from […]