Rail

The Manx Electric Railway was a pioneer in electric traction and has become a national icon. In this book a full length journey is enjoyed from Douglas to Ramsey together with visits to the Douglas Horse Tramway, the Groudle Glen Railway, the Snaefell Mountain Railway, the Great Laxey Mine Railway and the Ramsey Pier Tramway. Illustrated throughout with both historical and up to date photographs.
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The author of this book gives us a brief history of the Manx Electric Railway and the Snaefell Mountain Railway together with fine pictures of the environement in which they run. He has done so with the knowledge of an historian but from the perspective of a modeller. The book is not just however for the model maker, it will be of equal interest to a transport enthusiast or a visitor to the Island.
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This book is an up-to-date photographic survey of the eight surviving railways of the Isle of Man. The oldest of these had its beginnings in 1823, the youngest is hardly out of its infancy.

The photographic journey is accompanied by informative captions supported by a short historical text describing each of the railways.

Detailed maps and a complete fleet list complement this title, making it one of interest to railway enthusiasts across the world as well as many of the visitors to the Isle of Man who want a lasting souvenir of their journey on one or more of the heritage railways.
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This book is a landscapre colour portfolio comprising of 78 photographs of the Isle of Man Steam Railway taken by Keith Pirt between 1957 and 1963.
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This unique pictorial full colour record includes not only the Isle of Man Steam Railway but also the Manx Electric and Snaefell Mountain systems. The lesser narrow gauge lines at Groudle Glen and Great Laxey Mine also receive attention, as does the remarkable Douglas Horse Tramway.

An informative text accompanies each photograph.
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This book documents in pictures the progress of the Manx Electric Railway from its post-war run-down state to its present-day condition reflecting the considerable contribution form the Isle of Man Government since Nationalisation. The author presents some unusual photographs of the tramways, giving a personal insight into some of the events which are a fast fading memory.
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This book documents in pictures the operation of the Isle of Man Railway in Government ownership since 1978. It includes a rare insight into some of the restoration work that has gone on since that date.
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This book documents in pictures the twilight years in the operation of the Isle of Man Railway under the original company which had started running in 1873. The author presents some unusual photographs of the steam railway taken in the late 1950s up to the time that the railway was leased to an independent operator in 1967.
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This book documents in pictures the operation of the Isle of Man Railway during its most turbulent period from 1967 to 1978 when it was purchased by the Isle of Man Government. Although Lord Ailsa was only involved for the first four years, the period owed much to the investment that he put into the railway and without which, it would surely have been lost forever.
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The combination of superb scenery vintage rolling stock and an unusual gauge makes this steam railway one of the main attractions on the Isle of Man. This album illustrates through black and white photographs the railway's great appeal to both enthusiasts and visitors alike.

Forming the central part of the original Manx railway system this line ran through bold and impressive scenery. This is extensively illustrated and thus the album enables the reader to enjoy a journey across the Island again on this long closed route.
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This railway line was one of the least used steam routes on the Isle of Man and has a special charm of its own. The scenic delights and antiquated rolling stock made the journey most memeomorable. This book enables you to relive the nostalgia.
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This book details every locomotive tram car coach and wagon to operate on the Island's railway.

This book presents a personal portrait of a railway in the final stages of what seemed like terminal decline in the early 1970s. It also shows how against all odds the railway survived and was rejuvenated to become a major attraction for tourists to the island. A notable collection of previously published pictures from an interesting period in the railway’s history combine with practical modeling advice and suggestions.
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