We monitor and consult with Government departments, Ministers and other stakeholders on current railway operations and proposed changes to services, stock, infrastructure, buildings and disused trackbeds.

We support a broad range of restoration and overhaul projects by providing volunteer labour when required and financing specific components such as boiler tubes, injectors and rolling stock details

We promote awareness and wider interest in the railway through publications, websites and social media, and at special interest exhibitions such are modelling conferences and meet ups

We participate in many railway heritage conservation projects, independently and in partnership with Government departments, Manx National Heritage and other island-based heritage interest groups

We publish a regular journal, Manx Steam Railway News,  recording and reporting the current news and events from the railway, with additional contemporary and historical articles, photos and material of interest.

We maintain an extensive reference library on all aspects of railway operation past and present including a wide range of ephemera, photos, timetables, internal records, display items and railwayana.

We maintain a regular series of meetings and correspondence with the railway management team to ensure we are doing are utmost to support the railway in the areas our support is most needed.