Snaefell will be the location of a ‘crashed’ Spitfire and the Summit Restaurant will host wartime evenings (19-20 August) during the 2016 Island at War event. Another first in 2016 will be Laxey Station becoming a military outpost manned by the Blackpool Military Vehicle Trust. Next year (2017) will be the 6th annual event and will mainly centre on the Island’s 15½ mile long steam railway. Planned highlights for 2016 include: Please check the up-to-date information on the Isle of Man Railways Facebook page (or their website www.rail.im) before making travel arrangements and setting out. ![]() |
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