Great laxey Mines Railway loco "Ant". One of two replica engines built in 2004 to resemble the original locos that used to operate when the mines was operational.

Great laxey Mines Railway loco "Bee". This loco is a replica built in 2004 to operate the former mine railway in Laxey. Seen here with the passenger car.

Great Laxey Mines Railway. Both locos "Ant" and "Bee" are seen here with passenger and freight workings.

Groudle Glen Railway "Sea Lion". Now over 100years old, this loco operated on the original Groudle Glen railway which left Lhen Coan and operated round the headlead to Sea Lion rocks where in Victorian times there was a zoo.

Groudle Glen Railway, "Sea Lion". Pictured at the Sea Lion rocks terminus. Its hard to imagine that this railway was built as it is imposible to get to it by road. Everything had to be carried in by hand.

Isle of Man Railway crest

Isle of Man Railway No 4 "Loch" and No 11 "Maitland" resting at Douglas engine shed on 21/5/06. "Loch" had just brought in the service from Port Erin and was replaced on the next downward service by "Maitland".

Isle of Man Railway No 4 "Loch" draws into Port St Mary station with the first Douglas bound service (10:15 ex Port Erin) on 21/5/06.

Isle of Man Railway No 4 "Loch" runs round the stock at Douglas on 21/5/06. This Beyer Peacock 2-4-0T loco was delivered back in 1874 as it the oldest running loco in use although locos 10-12 are used in preference as they are slightly more powerful.

Isle of Man Railway No 6 "Peveril" on display in the railway museum at Port Erin on 19/5/06.

Isle of Man Railway No 10 "GH Wood" draws into Balasalla station on 21/5/06 with a Douglas to Port Erin service. Ballasalla is the passing point on the line although most stations have loops.

Isle of Man Railway No 10 "GH Wood" is seen resting at Port Erin engine shed on 19/5/06 after bringing in a service from Douglas. This Beyer Peacock 2-4-0T loco was delivered in 1905 and is still going strong.

Isle of Man Railway No 10 "GH Wood" simmers nicely at Douglas station on the 22/5/06 waiting to depart with the 14:15 service to Port Erin.

Isle of Man Railway No 11 "Maitland" captured running round the stock at Douglas on 22/5/06. This Beyer Peacock 2-4-0T loco was delivered in 1905 and is still going strong.

Isle of Man Railway No 11 "Maitland" eases onto the stock at Port Erin on 22/5/06 to form the first service of the day up to Douglas.

Isle of Man Railway No 11 "Maitland" undergoes final preparations at Port Erin shed on 22/5/06 before hauling the 10:15 service to Douglas.

Isle of Man Railway No 16 "Mannin" in Port Erin museum on 19/5/06. This was the last loco delivered to the railway back in 1926.

Isle of Man Railway No 17 "Viking" sits in the sidings at Douglas on 21/5/06. This diesel loco is used for Permenent Way duties.

Isle of Man Railway. After arriving with the last service of the day from Port Erin, No 10 "GH Wood" propels the stock back out of Douglas station towards the carriage sheds.

Manx Electric Railway crest

Manx Electric Railway Derby Castle depot and works. The Hollywood style sign can be seen from the other side of Douglas Bay as you get off the ferry.

Manx Electric Railway Derby Castle depot showing motor cars 26 and 1 with trailer car 57. Car 57 is one of the winter trailers with enclosed sides.

Manx Electric Railway Derby Castle depot. A view of the second shed with trailer cars 56, 61 and 47. Car 56 has been fitted with a wheelchair hoist and demountable seating to allow disabled access.

Manx Electric Railway meets the Snaefell Mountain Railway. This picture illustrates the gauge differences between the two lines. The MER is 3'0 whilst the SMR is 3'6. This siding is present to allow the transfer of SMR stock onto skates to enable them to be taken down to Derby Castle works in the rare need for major work to be carried out.