ISLE OF MAN RAILWAYS

PROVISIONAL SPECIAL EVENTS FOR 2012

February 14

Valentines Love Train

A romantic journey on the steam railway

February 25

Winter Photographer on the Steam Railway

Unique opportunity for winter photography with the steam railway

March 3

Musical Gala

Travel by steam railway for a unique evening of Old Time Music Hall entertainment at the Port Erin Arts Centre. On board, enjoy a range of drinks and snacks from our bar and sing-a-long to the classics with some of the performers you will see on stage later that evening

March 18

Thanks Mum

Say ‘Thanks Mum’ this mother’s day and treat her to lunch on the steam railway

March 31 & 1st April 1

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.”

April 7-9

Rush Hour on the Railways

This Easter celebrate the Rush Hour on the Railways, 3 days of enhanced services on the Island’s Steam Railway, including steam workshop tours and great photo opportunities

April 8

Easter Bunny

The Easter Bunny will be at Laxey Station handing out free chocolate eggs to those travelling by tram. Continue up Snaefell for lunch at the Summit

May 4-6

Rail Ale to Real Ale

Ride the Rail Ale train to the festival of real ale at the Falcon’s Nest in Port Erin

May 26 and 27

Swinging 60’s

Ride the tram to Laxey and step back to the 60’s, with entertainments, music, memorabilia and vehicles from the era

June 17

Dad’s Day Out

Treat Dad to a great day out on the Manx Electric Railway

June 30 & July 1

A Victorian Extravaganza!

A magnificent celebration on the unique, Victorian Manx Electric Railway. With entertainment from the Travelling Museum of Curiosities and Wonderment and Laxey Fair

July 25 to 29

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

August 18 and 19

Island at War on the Steam Railway

Wartime 1940’s on the Steam Railway, watch out for the spy!

August 26

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

September 8

A Night at the Opera

Board the steam train at Douglas and relax with a glass from our on board bar, as you travel in style to an exclusive night of Opera (Black Tie event)

September 8 and 9

Family Fun Weekend on the Railways

Douglas Steam Railway station will be a hub of activity, with bouncy castles, slides, magicians and free rides on the Wicked Wickham, Vintage Bus and our open carriages

September 28

Rolling Stock

To celebrate the end of summer we will be repeating our Rolling Lunch and Rail Ale events

October 26 to 28

Hop-tu-Naa Ghost trains

Ride the Ghost Train to the Castle of the Cursed or learn about some Manx folklore and visit Jinny the Witch and friends at Cregneash

November 3

Winter photography on the Manx Electric Railway

Unique opportunity for winter photography on the Manx Electric Railway

November 5

Ride the Rocket

Ride the Rocket Express to Port Erin Fireworks display

December 1, 2, 8, 9 & 15

Santa Trains to the Christmas Castle Kingdom

Santa Trains will take you to visit Santa in his Christmas Kingdom within Castle Rushen, where you can then go on and enjoy the Castletown Christmas Market

December 29

Blow Away the Cobwebs

Re-fresh and re-vitalise yourself after Christmas with a brisk journey on the steam railway

All events subject to operational constraints

Please note the above listing is a guide only and is sourced from official IoMR information. 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 [email protected] - website www.iombusandrail.info or the bus and rail information line 01624 662525.


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