Manx Electric Railway
Manx Electric Railway
Derby Castle Terminal, Douglas IM2 4NR
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.
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Railway History
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.
Technical Specifications
Manx Electric Railway
Track Gauge
3ftgauge
Line Length
17miles
Line Opened
1893AD
Oldest Tram
No. 1 (1893)Record
Scenic Route
Manx CoastViews
Heritage
PioneerStatus
