Arts & Culture

Manx Electric Railway

Derby Castle Terminal, Douglas IM2 4NR

About

A world-renowned pioneer of electric transit—the Manx Electric Railway is the longest vintage tramway in the British Isles. Still operating with its original fleet from the 1890s, including the oldest working electric tramcars on Earth, the line clings to the spectacular Manx cliffs, offering high-speed Victorian engineering and unparalleled views of the Irish Sea.

Heritage

Electric Railway Pioneer

The Manx Electric Railway was a pioneer of light electric transit in the 1890s. Its fleet includes Car No. 1 and No. 2, which have been in continuous service since the line opened in 1893. The narrow-gauge route clings to the cliffs between Douglas and Ramsey, offering unparalleled views of the Irish Sea.