Isle of Man Steam Railway Supporters’ Association
1966 ~ Celebrating Our Diamond Jubilee ~ 2026
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Latest News
Carriage F.6 Update - 11/01/26
Anniversary Special - 01/01/26
All The 2026 Diners - 21/12/25
New Years’ Day Train - 18/11/25
Steam Into Christmas - 05/11/25
End Of Season Gala - 16/10/25
Stock Movement - 01/10/25
F.6 Joint Release - 29/07/25
Festival Highlights - 28/07/25
I.o.M. “50” Charter - 21/07/25
Graham Warhurst - 01/07/25
Around The ’Shops - 29/06/25
Transport Festival - 19/05/25
The 2026 Season Commences 19th March
Website Updates
12/01/26 - The 1980s Timetables
06/01/26 - Loco No.17 Viking
02/01/26 - Ballaugh Station
29/12/25 - The “Pairs” : F.66
23/12/25 - The 1970 News Page
13/12/25 - Loco No.1 Sutherland
08/12/25 - Port St. Mary Station
05/12/25 - Empress Van F.27 (ii)
01/12/25 - The 1990s Timetables
29/11/25 - Loco No.13 Kissack
22/11/25 - Ballabeg Station
26/11/25 - Composite F.45
19/11/25 - The 1971 News Page
Our Current Major Project
Restoring 1876 Bogie Carriage F.6
In 2024 the Supporters’ Association purchased this carriage, last survivor of the original batch, it was delivered to the island in July 2025 for restoration and our fundraising target for the restoration is around the £200,000 mark. Please help us with a donation of any amount, with your help the carriage can once again return to revenue-earning operation.
About The Association
The Isle of Man Steam Railway Supporters’ Association was formed as the Manx Steam Railway Society in 1966, the year that the Isle of Man Railway closed for “essential track maintenance work”. We are the leading charity for railway preservation on the island and the only one dedicated solely to this unique railway.
We actively promote awareness and interest in the railway and undertake a wide variety of railway heritage conservation projects alongside the day-to-day operation of the railway by the Isle of Man Government, you can find out more about our activities on this website including...:-
About The Railway
Dating back to 1874 and running 15⅜ miles southwest from Douglas, the Isle of Man Railway’s 3’ 0” gauge line to Port Erin is one of the oldest and longest narrow gauge passenger railways in regular operation anywhere in the world and still uses its original vintage locomotives and rolling stock.
This provide passengers with a truly authentic Victorian and Edwardian travel experience through the glorious Manx countryside and you can find out much more about the railway in the following sections of this website covering all historical and contemporary aspects:-
Locomotives Rolling Stock The Stations
Our Official Social Media
Check out all the latest news, event details, photographs and archival images from the archives via our official Facebook page which is updated on a daily basis and offers a varied mix of material and visitor contributions so you can keep right up to date with what’s happening:-
Manx Steam Railway News
Established in the earliest days of the Association back in 1966, our quarterly-published journal, incorporates all news, views and recent events on the railway as well as historic archive articles of interest and a selection photography from the past right up to date.
The journal is automatically dispatched to paid-up members on a regular basis; for information and to submit your contributions to a future edition please contact The Editor directly.
Issue No.197
SUMMER / AUTUMN 2025
OUT NOW!
Issue No.198
AUTUMN / WINTER 2025
COMING SOON
Volunteering With Us
We are always looking for more volunteers to help us with our ongoing projects and initiatives, hands-on practical tasks and the various administrative roles which keep the Association going into its fifth successful decade. If you are interested...
Becoming A Member
Interested in the Isle of Man Railway, its current operations and past history, and conserving its heritage? Join the Association as a supporting member and receive a range of benefits...
Making A Donation
Please support our work in helping to promote and conserve railway heritage by making a charity donation to us, assisting towards a variety of ongoing and future projects. You can visit our for much more information on the various ways in which you can donate.
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