Noticeboard - Isle of Man Steam Railway Supporters' Association

Steam Railway operating for October Half Term

posted 27 Sep 2020, 01:09 by IOM SRSA

The Steam Railway will be operating for the school Half Term in October - 24 & 25 October and then 29 October to 1 November inclusive. Click Here to view the updated timetable.

Steam Railway season extended

posted 10 Sep 2020, 09:04 by IOM SRSA

The Steam Railway season has been extended through to the beginning of October. Click on the image to view the Autumn Timetable. Services do not operate on every week day.

Manx Steam Railway News - Summer 2020

posted 5 Aug 2020, 06:21 by IOM SRSA

The latest edition of our journal Manx Steam Railway News (No.181 Summer 2020) has recently been published and distributed to members. 60 pages of news and views on the steam railway, historical articles of interest and a selection of colour and B&W photographs from various eras.

Supporters' Association 2020 AGM

posted 19 Jul 2020, 02:09 by IOM SRSA

The Annual General Meeting of the Isle of Man Steam Railway Supporters' Association Ltd is due to take place at the Columba Club, 1 Sydney Mount, Douglas (at the junction of Circular Road and Bucks Road), on Thursday 20 August 2020; doors open at 7.30pm, the meeting commencing at 8.00pm.

Steam Railway Services to Resume 23 July 2020

posted 16 Jul 2020, 02:12 by IOM SRSA

Isle of Man Transport has announced that the Isle of Man Steam Railway and Manx Electric Railway will be re-opening for the Summer season.

The Steam Railway will open Thursday 23rd July - Sunday 13th September on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and additionally Bank Holiday Monday 31st August (see special Timetable below). The Manx Electric Railway will open Saturday 25th July - Sunday 13th September on Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays and additionally Bank Holiday Friday 28th August.

Dining Car events will also re-commence from Thursday 30th July until Sunday 13th September with a revised schedule to be published - events can be booked by calling 01624 697457 or emailing steamdining@gov.im.

Visit www.rail.im for further information.

Manx Steam Railway News - Spring 2020

posted 29 Apr 2020, 04:26 by IOM SRSA [ updated 29 Apr 2020, 04:26 ]

The latest edition of our journal Manx Steam Railway News (No.180 Spring 2020) has recently been published and distributed to our members. 60 pages of news and views on the steam railway, historical articles of interest and a selection of colour and B&W photographs from various eras.

Manx Steam Railway News - Winter 2019

posted 22 Jan 2020, 07:54 by IOM SRSA [ updated 22 Jan 2020, 07:55 ]

The latest edition of our journal Manx Steam Railway News (No.179 Winter 2019) has recently been published and distributed to our members. 60 pages of news and views on the steam railway, historical articles of interest and a selection of colour and B&W photographs from various eras.

Goods Van G.1 Restoration

posted 22 Sep 2019, 06:03 by IOM SRSA

Goods Van G.1 was transported by road last week to an Island-based specialist joinery firm to commence full restoration, a project being managed and funded by the Supporters' Association.

As can be seen from the accompanying photograph taken outside the Douglas railway workshops, a significant amount of temporary strapping was added to the vehicle to ensure its safe crane lift and transportation.

For details of this significant heritage conservation project and to help with a donation, please visit www.iomsrsa.org/projects/goods-van-g1

Island at War 1940s Weekend

posted 2 Aug 2019, 03:20 by IOM SRSA [ updated 2 Aug 2019, 03:22 ]

Isle of Man Railways' Island at War 1940s Weekend returns to the Steam Railway on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 August with themed events and displays taking place at Douglas, Castletown and Port Erin throughout each day. Lots to see and do for the whole family - why not dress up 1940s style, have fun and join the experience. There are also dining concerts at the Tickethall on the Friday and Saturday evenings.

Click here to view / download leaflet in PDF format.

Manx Steam Railway News - Summer 2019

posted 1 Aug 2019, 09:07 by IOM SRSA

The latest edition of our journal Manx Steam Railway News (No.178 Summer 2019) has recently been published and distributed to our members. 60 pages of news and views on the steam railway, historical articles of interest and a selection of colour and B&W photographs from various eras.