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...:-

 Our Project     Our Journal All About Us

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