Manx Electric Railway

Journey with us on the Manx Electric Railway from Douglas to Ramsey and enjoy the spectacular scenery along the way. This Victorian tramway opened at the end of the 19th century and carried hundreds of thousands of passengers each year on a trip along the Isle of Man’s rugged east coast. On the way we’ll brush the edge of dramatic sea cliffs, catch a glimpse of the world famous Laxey Wheel and pass by some of the most charming station buildings you can find.

Choose to listen to the informative commentary describing the sights along the way and explaining the history of this incredible railway, or immerse yourself in the uninterrupted sound of the electric motors as they drive the power car and trailer along the 17 mile route from sea level to 600 feet. The Manx Electric Railway is a piece of living history, and our international award-winning team can be relied on to bring you the very best of the action, with no fewer than five cameras capturing everything that happens on this fascinating trip.

FREE BONUS CONTENT

As a free bonus, you can enjoy a unique 20 minute programme explaining the history of the Isle  of Man Steam Railway, the Manx Electric Railway and the Snaefell Mountain Railway. With thrilling aerial footage of the Island, it provides an exciting insight into these three Victorian rail systems. We go behind the scenes in the Douglas workshops of the Steam Railway to discover the secrets of how the railway’s engineers run and maintain their locomotives. And for the budding train driver, there’s even a lesson on how to drive a steam locomotive.

And as a further added treat we re-interpret the classic 1952 BBC film, London to Brighton in Four Minutes, with our own version from Douglas to Ramsey.