Isle of Man Railways
Special Events 2013
ISLE OF MAN STEAM RAILWAY
February 14 - St Valentine’s Day Love Train
A romantic journey on the steam railway with a special
Valentine’s Picnic lunch.
ISLE OF MAN STEAM RAILWAY
February 16 - Winter Photographer on the Steam Railway
Unique opportunity for winter photography along the line,
followed by staged photography and BBQ in the steam railway
yard.
ISLE OF MAN STEAM RAILWAY
March 10 - Thanks Mum
Say ‘Thanks Mum’ this mother’s day and treat
her to a special lunch on the steam railway.
ISLE OF MAN STEAM RAILWAY
March 29-31 - Rush Hour on the Railways
This Easter celebrate the Rush Hour on the Railways, three
days of enhanced services on the Island’s Steam
Railway, including steam workshop tours, great photo
opportunities and much more.
March 31 - Easter Bunny
The Easter Bunny and Cushag the Cat will be out handing free
chocolate eggs.
ISLE OF MAN STEAM RAILWAY
April 12 & 13 - Murder Mystery on the Steam Railway
NEW
Experience a journey on the steam railway like no other, as
a horrific murder unfolds before your eyes! Was it the
‘shifty’ looking passenger at the far end of the
carriage, the barman serving your drink or maybe the
guard...following a series of clues, you will have the
chance to solve the murder over dinner, on your return to
the station.
SNAEFELL MOUNTAIN RAILWAY
April 26 &27 - Pie in the Sky
Ride the Manx Electric and the Snaefell Mountain Railway to
the highest point on the Island, here you can raise and
glass and enjoy a warming supper, before stepping outside in
the dark for an informative night of stargazing with the
Isle of Man Astronomical Society.
ISLE OF MAN STEAM RAILWAY
May 3-6 - Rail Ale to Real Ale
Ride the Rail Ale train to the festival of real ale at the
Falcon’s Nest in Port Erin, our on board bar will serve
a selection of real ales during selected services. Free
entry into the festival with valid train tickets.
MANX ELECTRIC RAILWAY
May 18-19 - Swinging 60’s
Ride the tram to Laxey and step back to the 60’s, with
entertainments, music, memorabilia and vehicles from the
era. Will the Avengers be investigating suspect Cold War
activities? Will the Mods and Rockers clash and do the
hippies really care?
ISLE OF MAN STEAM RAILWAY
June 16 - Dad’s Day Out
Treat Dad to a great day out with a special tour of the
steam railway workshops.
MANX ELECTRIC RAILWAY
June 29-30 - A Victorian Extravaganza!
A magnificent celebration on the unique, Victorian Manx
Electric Railway. A number of interesting Victorian
personalities will be in attendance in all of their
Victorian finery and Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson will be
visiting to investigate; perhaps you could help them with
their investigation or take notes from the gentleman’s
self defence workshop? Laxey Fair will also be on for the
29th, a splendid day out indeed sir. Half price travel for
those in Victorian attire.
ISLE OF MAN STEAM RAILWAY
June 29-30 - Queenie Express
Ride the ‘Queenie Express’ to the famous Queenie
food festival in Port St Mary.
ISLE OF MAN STEAM RAILWAY
July 12-14 - Port Erin Beach Festival
Ride the steam railway to the Port Erin Beach festival,
where you can enjoy beach sports, crazy challenges, pony
rides, soap box races, live music and more. Evening train
services will also be available to coincide with the
festivals parade.
ISLE OF MAN STEAM RAILWAY
July 13-14 - Wizard’s Express
Climb aboard the Wizards Express from Douglas to Castletown
and enjoy fun filled activities inspired by the Harry Potter
films. A great day out for all the family to help raise
money for Charity; Junior Achievement. “Warner Bros
Entertainment and J.K. Rowling are not responsible for this
event but, subject to conditions, have kindly granted Junior
Achievement permission to use the Harry Potter trade mark
and other materials.”
MANX ELECTRIC,
SNAEFELL MOUNTAIN & ISLE OF MAN STEAM RAILWAYS
July 24-28 - Manx Heritage Transport Festival
Five days of vintage transport will delight visitors to the
Island in July. The Manx Heritage Transport festival
features steam and electric railways, vintage bikes, classic
cars, buses and more.
ISLE OF MAN STEAM RAILWAY
August 17-18 - Island at War on the Steam Railway
Wartime 1940’s on the Steam Railway, visit the Home
Guard’s base and take notes from their informative
workshops, celebrate at the V.E day tea party, visit the
land army at Cregneash, but watch out...there could be
spies, saboteurs and more on the railway, looking for
information or a way to disrupt the service! At night there
will be a special Hangar Dance held at a Top Secret
location. Half price travel for those in their 40’s
finest.
ISLE OF MAN STEAM RAILWAY
August 25 - Teddy Bears' Picnic with the Steam Railway
If you ride down on the train today, you’re in for a
big surprise,
If you ride down on the train today, you will not believe
your eyes,
For every child under sixteen, who brings a teddy travels
for free
Because today’s the day the Teddy Bears have their
picnic.
Every Teddy Bear who's been good, will ride the train
today
There’s lots of marvellous things to eat, and wonderful
games to play
Brendan the Bear will wave hello, lots of fun till time to
go
Cause that's the way the Teddy Bears have their picnic.
ISLE OF MAN STEAM RAILWAY
September 7-8 - Cushag the Cats Family Fun Weekend on the
Railways
Join railway mascot ‘Cushag’ at Douglas Steam
Railway station for a hub of activity, with bouncy castles,
slides, entertainers and free rides on the Wicked Wickham,
Vintage Bus and on our open carriages. A grand day out for
all the family and to help raise money for local
charity.
MANX ELECTRIC RAILWAY
September 7 - 120th Anniversary of the Manx Electric Railway
NEW
Come to Derby Castle to join in with the celebrations for
120 years since the official opening of the glorious Manx
Electric Railway to Groudle.
SNAEFELL MOUNTAIN RAILWAY
September 27-28 - Pie in the Sky
Ride the Manx Electric and the Snaefell Mountain Railway to
the highest point on the Island, here you can raise and
glass and enjoy a warming supper, before stepping outside in
the dark for an informative night of stargazing with the
Isle of Man Astronomical Society.
SNAEFELL MOUNTAIN RAILWAY
October 4-5 - Murder Mystery at Snaefell NEW
Murder most foul is afoot on the Manx Electric Railway, what
better setting than the highest point of the Island,
Snaefell Summit...where no one can hear the screams!
Following a series of clues, you will be invited to solve
the murder over a three course dinner inside the Summit
restaurant.
ISLE OF MAN STEAM RAILWAY
October 31-November 2 - Hop-tu-Naa Weekend of Terror!
Ride the Ghost Train or visit Jinny in the Witches Lair....
if you dare!
MANX ELECTRIC RAILWAY
November 2 - Winter photography on the Manx Electric
Railway
Unique opportunity for winter photography along the Manx
Electric Railway line, staged photography and tours.
ISLE OF MAN STEAM RAILWAY
November 5 - Ride the Rocket
Ride the Rocket Express to Port Erin Fireworks display and
grand parade. Winter warmers and tasty treats will be
available from the Tickethall at Douglas station and the
Whistlestop at Port Erin station.
MANX ELECTRIC & ISLE OF MAN STEAM RAILWAYS
December 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22 - Christmas on the
Railways
Santa Trams and Santa Trains will be running through
beautiful winter scenery to take you to a choice of festive
events.
ISLE OF MAN STEAM RAILWAY
December 28 - Blow Away the Cobwebs
Re-fresh and re-vitalise yourself after Christmas with a
brisk journey on the steam railway.
Please note the above list is a guide only and sourced from
official Isle of Man Railways information. Full details of
the events and up to date information can be obtained by
contacting IoMR direct at Transport Headquarters, Banks
Circus, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 5PT - Tel. 01624 663366 -
e-mail info@busandrail.gov.im - website
www.iombusandrail.info or the bus and rail information line
01624 662525.
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