The Manx Electric Railway opened on September 1893 from Derby Castle, in Douglas, to Groudle Glen. Extensions to Laxey in 1894 and to Ramsey in 1899 gave us the 17 mile long, 3 ft. gauge electric railway that we have today. The original trams were unvestibuled saloon cars nos. 1/2 & 3, of which 1 & 2 are still in service, they are the oldest trams still in service on their original line in the world. The MER celebrated the 130th anniversary with a series of events on the 10th September 2023 including 2 parallel runs featuring trams 1 & 2, Laxey car shed, where out of service trams are stored and restoration work is done, and  Laxey depot & workshop of the Snaefell Mountain Railway, were open to visitors. Laxey station had a Victorian Fayre and a plaque marking the 130th anniversary was also unveiled by the Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man. There are also chapters featuring the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway, and the Snaefell Mountain Railway. Enhanced services were provided on the 10th September, trams are featured in this video at a several locations on the line. Wide screen, PAL UK system, total running time 72 minutes. Subtitles, no commentary, enjoy the sights and sounds of the Manx Electric Railway, the Snaefell Mountain Railway and the Douglas Bay Horse Trams.

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