Manx Northern - This
special train departs at 09.00 from Douglas to Port Erin, and returns
at 11.30 Port Erin to Douglas, crossing service trains at Colby
outward and Santon return. Photo stops at stations en-route. Train
comprised of MNR Locomotive Caledonia, MNR Foxdale brake coach F39
and MNR Goods Van G12. Very limited capacity - special tickets
only.
Special fare: Adult £15.00 (only available from the Welcome
Centre)
Ramsey Renaissance - Ride the
‘reopening tram’ to mark the return of the full service.
Depart Derby Castle 14.00, returning from Ramsey 16.15. Limited to
tram and trailer capacity.
Special fare: Adult £10.00 (only available from the Welcome
Centre)
Snaefell Sunset -
Special evening tram from Laxey to Snaefell Summit at 20.00, arriving
back by 22.00, including a unique visit to the original 1895 SMR
Laxey Station site (now a branch line to the Snaefell Tram Depot) en
route, with time to enjoy refreshments at Summit station
(refreshments are not included in the price)
Special fare: Adult £8.00 from Laxey (only available from the
Welcome Centre)
Connecting tram from Derby Castle at 19.20, returning from Laxey
at 22.00. Inclusive fare: Adult £10.00 Derby Castle to
Snaefell and back. (only available from the Welcome Centre)
Laxey – Ramsey line reopens, new timetable in operation.
Double Vision - 10.20
Douglas to Port Erin and 12.20 Port Erin to Douglas, service trains
double-headed by No.15 Caledonia and ‘Centenarian’
Beyer-Peacock 2-4-0T, No.12 Hutchinson.
Usual fare applies and Explorer tickets are valid.
National Service -
14.40 Derby Castle to Ramsey and 16.20 Ramsey to Derby Castle
services formed by Tram No.16 and Trailer No.60 in 1957
‘Nationalised’ green livery.
Usual fare applies and Explorer tickets are valid.
Douglas or bust! - To
commemorate the 40th anniversary of the closure of the Peel line,
make a real rail night of it with this special evening train. Departs
18.30 Douglas to Port Erin and returns at 21.00 (non-stop) from Port
Erin to Douglas. Formed by a train of matching carriages with an
‘unusual’ engine, very closely resembling the actual last
train from Peel – complete with special headboard!
Usual fare applies and Explorer Tickets are valid.
Caledonia - 10.20
Douglas to Port Erin and 12.20 Port Erin to Douglas service trains
hauled by No.15 Caledonia.
Usual fare applies and Explorer tickets are valid.
The Dhoon Thing - IoMR
version of ‘The Done Thing’ Tram trailer hauled by vintage
Ruston diesel locomotive. Laxey to Dhoon & back: 12.25, 14.25
16.25. Return from Dhoon: 13.35, 15.35 17.35. The 17.35 from Dhoon
continues to Derby Castle, leaving Laxey at 18.25.
Fare: Adult £5.00 Child £2.50
The Northern Lights -
This promises to be an illuminating evening aboard this special
illuminated tram. Departs 19.30 Derby Castle to Ramsey, returns
22.00, with refreshments included at Laxey station on the outward
journey. Limited to tram capacity.
Special fare: Adult £10.00 (only available from the Welcome
Centre)
National Service -
10.40 Derby Castle to Ramsey and 12.20 Ramsey to Derby Castle,
services formed by Tram No.16 and Trailer No.60 in 1957
‘Nationalised’ green livery.
Usual fare applies and Explorer tickets are valid.
East Coast Rail ‘n Cruise
- Depart by special train at 11.20 from Douglas to
Port Soderick, transfer to seafront. Cruise on MV ‘Karina’
along the east coast to Laxey, departs 12.15 and arrives at Laxey
around 14.00. Transfer to Laxey tram station and choose to return by
any service tram from Laxey to Derby Castle. Transfers are by minibus
and the limited capacity available means priority will be given to
less able passengers.
Special fare. £12.50, £7.50 for holders of Explorer
Tickets. (only available from the Welcome Centre)
Please note all events are provisional and subject to alteration
- for up to the minute information please contact Isle of Man
Railways at Transport Headquarters, Banks Circus, Douglas, Isle of
Man, IM1 5PT - tel 01624 663366 - e-mail
[email protected]
Groudle Glen Railway - Saturday & Sunday
Orchid Line, Wild Life Park -
Sunday