Travel with us as we make the journey from Laxey Station to the Summit of the Isle of Man\u2019s highest peak and back on board the Snaefell Mountain Railway. Our five cameras give you perfect views of the spectacular scenery as we climb nearly 2,000 feet, and provide an insight into how this Victorian tram is driven. We guarantee you\u2019ll have the best view possible as we make our way up the Laxey Valley, home to the world famous water wheel. And once we pass the Bungalow Station the Isle of Man opens up below us, along with views of the Irish Sea and beyond.<\/p>\n
You can choose to listen to the informative commentary describing the sights we pass by and explaining the history of this charming line, or immerse yourself in the uninterrupted sound of the tram\u2019s electric motors as we climb and descend the mountain. The Snaefell Mountain Railway is a triumph of Victorian engineering, and our international award-winning team can be relied on to bring you the very best of the action.<\/p>\n
FREE BONUS CONTENT<\/p>\n
As a free bonus, you can enjoy a unique 20 minute programme explaining the history of the Isle\u00a0 <\/span>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\u2019s engineers run and maintain their locomotives. 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