Home News 2009 Update: Manx Heritage Transport Festival 2009

Following further meetings between the management of the railways, the Department of Tourism and Leisure, and other interested parties (including the representatives of the Supporters’ Association) further details have now been tentatively confirmed for the festival which is to take place on the already-confirmed dates in the summer.  The proposed list so far is as follows:-

 

THURSDAY 30th JULY

  • “Welcome to Isle of Man Transport”
  • Evening Slide / Film Show at the Villa Marina
  • Presented by Bill Cubbon, chairman of I.o.M.S.R.S.A.
FRIDAY 31st JULY
  • Isle Of Man Railway Day
  • Double-Headers & Banked Trains
  • Special Named Trains

SATURDAY 1st AUGUST

  • Great Laxey Mine Railway Demonstration Ore Trains
  • Evening Guided tour of M.E.R. stopping at places of interest along line.
  • R.M.S. Locotec diesels in use on the M.E.R.
  • Opportunity to ride behind this 3' gauge Ruston & Hornsby diesel engine
  • Also, in use former Irish stable-mate, Simplex Diesel "Pig".

SUNDAY 2nd AUGUST

  • Groudle Glen Railway Operating
  • All Available Engines (Steam, Diesel & Battery)
  • Two-Train Service.
  • Special M.E.R. Shuttle Between Groudle-Laxey using unusual tram.
  • Great Laxey Mine Railway Demonstration Ore Trains
  • Miniature Railway in Operation at the Curraghs Wildlife Park.
  • Evening Film Show at the Villa Marina

MONDAY 3rd AUGUST

  • Original 1893 Cars 1 & 2 in Service.
  • Other unusual stock in service throughout the day.
  • Unusual Tramcar Combinations
  • Evening Service (Including Snaefell Mountain Railway)
  • Guided Tours of the history, flora and wildlife of the Island’s only mountain.

TUESDAY 4th AUGUST

  • Diesel Day on the Manx Electric Railway
  • Special Services Operated by R.M.S. Locotec Ruston Diesel "Bertie"
  • Simplex Diesel "Pig" In Service On Special Services
  • Demonstration Of R.M.S. Locotec’s unique 3' Gauge rail-mounted 360 degree excavators.
  • National Air Traffic Services (formerly C.A.A.) Railcars on display.
  • Groudle Glen Railway Evening Services 
  • It is also hoped to have the new M.E.R. freight loco 34 Maria in operation, hauling passenger trailers and a demonstration freight train 

WEDNESDAY 5th AUGUST

  • Vintage Bus Tour
  • Evening Trip on the Manx Electric Railway. 
  • Groudle Glen Railway Evening Services

~ ~ ~ ~ All Events Are Subject To Availability ~ ~ ~ ~

~ ~ ~ ~ Further Details Will Be Released Shortly ~ ~ ~ ~