F.6 Progress Update : Sunday 11th January 2026
F.6 Progress Update : Sunday 11th January 2026
Since the Supporters’ Association repatriated historic 1876 carriage F.6 there has been much progress behind the scene and work is currently continuing now that the vehicle has been completely stripped down and assessed in order for us to ascertain the work that will be required. It it our intention to restore the carriage to the appearance seen in this early image to the right which comes courtesy of Manx National Heritage. At the present time it is stripped to the underframes with new timbers fitted and is being painted by our volunteers...
Issue No.197
Issue No.198
Work is now in progress on the upcoming edition of our official journal Manx Steam Railway News which will include coverage of the special anniversary train, all the latest news from the railway as well as the usual mix of articles and photographs both past and present. The previous edition which was released last month is also available and is delivered free of charge to members quarterly; produced entirely on a voluntary basis, the journal is a full colour A5 publication.
To purchase your copy please click here or alternatively join the Supporters’ Association by clicking here. Our journal has been going strong since 1966 and will itself reach its 200th edition later in the year. We also have a range of back issues for sale via this website and are always ready to accept contributions for inclusion within its pages. The next edition is hoped to be issued in February 2026 with the spring edition following in May.