Transport

A look behind the scences of the running of our Victorian Railway system.

This official DVD provides a definitive history of the Isle of Man's unique transport system.Chapters incluse Dopuglas Cable Cars, Douglas Horse Trams, Manx and Snaefell Electirc Railways and the Steam Railway.

This DVD captures the essence of the world's most unusual vintage transport system. It traces the development of the Island's train and tramway systems with archive photographs and rare footage, and shows how they have adapted to the 21st century.
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This superb production charts the unique histories of the vessels that have ceaselessly navigated their way through political change, two world wars, take-over bids, the emergence of air travel and the tempestuous Manx weather, to maintain a vital lifeline across the Irish sea for over 175 years.

The Manxman was craftsman built in 1955 for world's oldest and most distinguished ferry operator, the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company and served with the company until 1982 and in so doing became the last traditional steam turbine passenger only vessel to operate in European waters.

This DVD celebrates a ship famed for her elegance and luxury, who when left to rust became a symbol of an industry in decline. This is the story of her buidling, career in service, survivial and fight for restoration and contains archive film, photographs from collectors and contemporary footage from on-board the vessel herself. It also features exclusive interviews with the personalities who shaped the history of the Manxman and the Isle of Man shipping history.
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In this DVD, you see the classic pre-war Baby Liners, the Ben-my-Chree and Lady of Mann. Also the six sisters of the King Orry Class that dominated services for 30 years are well covered. The revolutionary side loaders and initial ro-ro fleet are recalled and the cargo boats such as the fenella and Conister are recaptured.
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