Its never been more important to book with an operator you can trust. The isle of wight steam railway has held a long term ambition to return steam hauled trains to ryde st. Journey on the narrowgauge isle of man steam railway. Discover with us the beautiful isle of man, known as the jewel in the irish sea, where we will enjoy some truly memorable rail journeys, seeing the islands town and country, land and sea along the way.
However, if anything were to persuade him to change that situation it would be this fine book. In this book a full length journey is enjoyed from douglas to ramsey together with visits to the douglas horse tramway, the. This book features comparative views of various routes, including the isle of man railway, the manx electric railway, the snaefell mountain railway, the great laxey mine railway and the groudie glen railway. We actively promote and participate in manx steam railway heritage conservation projects alongside the daytoday operation of the isle of man railway by the government.
Read download isle of man railway journey pdf pdf download. It is the remainder of what was a much larger network over 46 miles 74 km. They are a fun way to visit the islands important ancient monuments and heritage sites whilst enjoying beautiful views of the manx countryside. Narrow gauge railway journey to the south of the island.
Opened in 1874, this narrow gauge railway still runs with its original locomotives and carriages, through an ever changing landscape, to a choice of destinations in the south of the island, these. Steam railways a collection of programmes from the bbc archives celebrating the beauty of steam locomotives and the deep, engrained love britain holds for its steam railways. The isle of man is famous for its stunning coastline, superb sandy beaches, spectacular scenery and gentle pace of life. Its head office was located on the grounds of isle of man airport in ballasalla, malew.
The steam train will take you the first part of the journey, to douglas, from where you can jump on a horse tram along the promenade to catch the electric railway up to ramsey. Days 45 the isle of man steam railway this morning we walk to douglas railway station to board the isle of man steam railway, the islands oldest victorian rail system. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. At 2,036 feet 621 metres above sea level the snaefell summit is the highest point on the isle of man, offering breath taking, panoramic views and the opportunity for a truly unique dining experience. An informative wellillustrated book providing an excellent guide to those visiting the lines of the island. The isle of man steam railway supporters association is registered in the isle of man as a charity no. Vintage railroads of the isle of man great rail journeys. It runs for nearly 16 miles from douglas, the islands capital, to port erin on the west coast. The isle of man boasts three heritage railways which will transport you to your chosen destination in style the isle of man s steam railway, manx electric railway and snaefell mountain railway. Isle of man railways the facts, iom railway society, none, 1981. Berwick to the isle of man great british railway journeys, book by karen farrington. Isle of man railway holiday 2020 newmarket holidays. Isle of man 71 books isle of man region, isle of man.
The isle of man enjoys a wide variety of railed transport. Thomas and the magic railroad film was made here on the isle of man. These operate largely to what is known as manx standard gauge 3 ft 914 mm narrow gauge 2 and together they comprise about 65 miles 105 km of. Information about each book is in the following order. Raad yiarn vannin is a narrow gauge steamoperated railway connecting douglas with castletown and port erin. Whether you choose to travel by steam or electric youll find all three railways preserved in time and operating with some original rolling stock. The isle of man has a rich transport heritage and boasts the largest narrowgauge railway network in the british isles with several historic railways and tramways still in operation. Anyone with an interest in the manx lines will greatly enjoy this book. It can book tickets between any station in britain and douglas isle of man, oneway or return, in either direction. Historic railways of the isle of man the telegraph. An airline of the same name existed between 1947 and 1958. Many true enthusiasts would argue that a railway isnt a railway without steam. Travel to the summit of the snaefell mountain railway.
Crossing the usa by train the man in seat sixtyone. For anyone who loves the isle of man and its wealth of vintage transport, this book provides a remarkable trip down memory lane and a colorful reminder of some of its lost glories. Silver dream lunch train isle of man steam railway. The isle of man steam railway is a beautifully preserved narrowgauge victorian heritage railway set in the spectacular scenery of the manx countryside.
The isle of man steam railway is owned by the isle of man government and operated by isle of man transport, part of the department of infrastructure. Enjoy a relaxing break on beautiful isle of man tours. Pullman style fine dining can be experienced on the isle of man steam railway s beautifully restored dining car. This project enables the locationbased searching of books at local, regional and countrywide scales.
This is the view from the diningcar as the most scenic train of all, the california zephyr, rolls through a colorado canyon. Manx airlines was an englishowned, isle of man based airline that existed between 1982 and 2002. This charming island also boasts some of the most impressive heritage railways found anywhere in the british isles, not to mention the historic horsedrawn trams. Add to cart this tour of the islands former steamoperated lines gives, not only the joys of the splendid trains in full colour, but also the impressive changing scenery in its natural. Berwick to the isle of man great british railway journeys, book by karen farrington available from rakuten kobo. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Steam railways, ships, and road services buses 1st by martin jenkins, charles roberts isbn. The three foot narrow gauge railway was opened in 1873 and runs through the islands charming countryside between the islands capital and. Isle of man railway album, david and charles, 0715368281, 1976. Travelling by tram to laxey we transfer to the electric snaefell mountain railway for our journey to the top of the islands highest peak, snaefell at 2,036ft. This was a real treat for me and a journey down memory lane as i had several holidays in the isle of man back in the 1950s and always travelled by train from douglas to our hotel in port erin.
With detailed descriptions it also includes direction right up to the sites. A colour journey in time and millions of other books are available. Railway journeys of the isle of man discount isle of man. Neil has used his experience to create this book that takes the reader on a circular tour of the best sites of the isle of man. Opened in 1874, the line we know today as the isle of man steam railway runs from douglas to castletown and port erin a distance of just over 15 miles. Isle of man railway journey new book release isle of.
The book is dedicated to the memory of john mccann who took brilliant color views on the island starting in 1953. This book is therefore an ideal companion on any personal megalithic journey of the island. An impressive trip in colour narrow gauge british isles by heavyside, tom isbn. Click more options and enter heysham or liverpool in the via box if you want a specific route, leave it blank to see journeys via both ports. All books set on the isle of man on mappits literary map. How to get to the isle of man with rail sail tickets. Middleton press is due to publish a new book at the end of march 2017, titled isle of man railway journey by author tom heavyside. The mesmerising steamhauled journey in restored heritage carriages takes us through verdant countryside, beside shimmering seaside scenery and past small towns and oldfashioned fishing ports. Days 45 the isle of man steam railroad this morning we walk to douglas railroad station to board the isle of man steam railroad, the islands oldest victorian rail system. Vintage railways of the isle of man great rail journeys.
Opened in 1874, this narrow gauge railway still runs with its original locomotives and carriages, through an ever changing landscape, to a choice of destinations in the south of the island, these include the ancient monastery of rushen abbey. A colour journey in time and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a. Books set on the isle of man 71 books set on the isle of man. Has lost none of its magic a great way to see the south of the island and a true heritage railway that still offers a genuine public transport. The author has intimate knowledge of this manx line, having compiled four other splendid albums on the island systems.
The vale of rheidol railway isle of man railway journey. Thats right, you can book both train and ferry tickets or even hovercraft tickets. For anyone who loves the isle of man and its wealth of vintage transport, this book provides a remarkable trip down memory lane and a colourful reminder of some. A colour journey in time new book release isle of man steam railway supporters association. To book this railway journeys of the isle of man holiday with shearings call them direct on 0844 824 3535 and quote the travel 55 discount code s9990 to receive the 5% discount. Step back in time for a journey you will never forget, experience the grandeur of travelling between douglas and the south of the island on a victorian railway. The isle of man steam railway is the longest narrow gauge steam line in britain that still uses its original locomotives and carriages. Use the api for geographical book searches to find books set in a specific location or implement locally relevant book recommendations in your own projects. Railway journeys of the isle of man shearings tourhound. More information is available from the steam packet website.