The electric snaefell mountain railway is the only one in the british isles. It joins the village of laxey with the summit of snaefell, at 2,036 feet 621 m above sea level the highest point on the island. In 2003, the laxey mines research group began an ambitious project to rebuild the former snaefell mine waterwheel on the valley gardens at laxey. The museum is located inside the main depot at derby castle. It joins the village of laxey with the summit of snaefell, at 2,036 feet above sea level. The snaefell mountain railway is an electric mountain railway connecting the town of laxey with the summit of snaefell, at 2,036 feet above sea level the highest point on the isle of man.
Nov 08, 2011 the manx heritage transport festival will take place from 27th july to 31st july when we celebrate our long railway history with many varied events. Alternatively, you could go a different route to laxey on the a2, where parking is easy, and then get on a snaefell mountain railway tram at the tram station close to the centre of the small town. This is known as the bungalow, where you will see a mountain railway halt, a footbridge over the road, and a free car park. The snaefell mountain railroad is a 5 mile 8km long electric railroad which connects the village of laxey with the summit of snaefell, the isle of mans highest point. Isle of man bottom to top garff, isle of man alltrails. The line is built to 3 ft 6 in gauge and is fitted with an additional centre rail for braking on the steep gradients. The snaefell mountain railway is a 5 mile 8km long electric railway which connects the village of laxey with the summit of snaefell, the isle of mans highest point during the 30 minute journey, passengers travel up gradients of 1 in 12 in delightful woodenbodied railcars dating back to 1. Isle of man snaefell mountain electric tramway railway 7965420666. Noticeboard isle of man steam railway supporters association. Snaefell mountain railway laxey 2020 all you need to know. Cars pass on the snaefell mountain railway with the. At the top of snaefell, on a clear day there is a 360 degree view of the whole of the island, as well as views of cumbria, scotland, northern ireland and parts of wales on an exceptionally clear day. The section runs through some of the isle of mans most spectacular scenery and has an interesting history. Aug 15, 20 this is probably one of the best tramways in the world with its historic trams and trailers.
Running from laxey where it connects to the manx electric railway, near to the famous laxey wheel, it runs up to the summit of snaefell at 2034 feet. The snaefell mountain railway pioneering victorian adventure on the isle of mans only mountain. It nominally uses the unusual fell system a central rail which can be gripped to assist climbing or braking on a steep mountain line, in this case it was only ever used for braking. Outside of these peak times, passholders must now pay half fares. On site caferestaurant onsite cafes are located both within laxey station and at. Model tramways from modellers in the north east of england. History started in 1895, the snaefell mountain railway took just seven months to complete. The snaefell mountain raiwlay is a 1067mm 3 6 gauge electrified railway which runs from laxey to the top of snaefell. The snaefell mountain railway has been suspended with immediate effect, after investigations concluded its doesnt meet safety standards. Laxey is home to the laxey wheel, a large water wheel 22 metres in diameter, often described as the biggest in the world.
You can use the snaefel mountain railway from laxey to access the mountain section of the course. A linear walk from laxey to snaefell on the isle of man, returning via the mountain railway. Media in category snaefell summit railway station the following 23 files are in this category, out of 23 total. Snaefell mountain railway vehicles are occasionally worked to the manx electric railway workshops at douglas by swapping their bogies, and to aid this there is a dual gauge siding in laxey. The department of community, culture and leisure is half way through a. Snaefell mountain railway mcgill university school of. The 10 closest hotels to snaefell mountain railway, laxey. Snaefell mountain railway narrow gauge railway museum.
This page covers the history of the snaefell mountain railway from its opening in 1895, extensions in 1897 and 1898, the new company in the 1900s, nationalisation in 1958 and reequipment in the 1970s. Raadyiarn sniaull is an electric mountain railway on. Manx electric railway snaefell mountain railway isle of man steam railway manx electric railway museum operating dates. Sep 25, 2017 the islands media reports on the latest development in the wake of the smr runaway incident. The snaefell mountain railway is owned and operated by isle of man transport, a department of the isle of man government. In laxey it connects with the manx electric railway. Snaefell mountain railway s 120th anniversary marked. The snaefell mountain railway pioneering victorian adventure on the isle of man s only mountain. This page was last edited on 28 january 2019, at 08. Aug 20, 2015 a series of celebrations are planned to celebrate the 120th anniversary of the snaefell mountain railway. It connects with the manx electric railway mer in laxey. Official reopening of snaefell summit hotel isle of man. Welcome to the snaefell mountain railway a resource dedicated to the history and current operation of the historic snaefell mountain railway running for over 120 years since 1895 between laxey and the summit of the isle of mans only mountain, with.
Snaefell mountain railway rail tours great rail journeys. Snaefell mountain railway north by electric mountain railway south by steam railway museum mountain railway. Dating from 1895, laxey is the starting point for the snaefell mountain railway, a unique victorian enterprise which winds its way up 2,000 feet to the top of. It is said that from here, you can see seven kingdoms mann, england, ireland, scotland, wales, heaven and neptunes realm. Groudleeskdale douglas or ramsey to bungalow 1400 700 800 400 380 760 260 520 220 440 4. The walk route takes you for a climb at the start to the peak of snaefell, the isle of mans highest mountain. Join snaefell mountain railway from laxey for travel to snaefell summit. Snaefell is the islands only mountain, its summit 2036 feet 621 metres above sea level. During the 30 minute journey, passengers travel up gradients of 1 in 12 in delightful woodenbodied railcars dating back to 1895. Please refer to the isle of man government website for updates.
Geograph britain and ireland is a webbased project to collect and reference geographically representative images of every square kilometre of the british isles. It is a small village and an important transport hub where the islands electric railway and snaefell mountain railway meet. Yet another vintage railway line operational since 1895, it connects the village of laxey with the summit of snaefell and is the only electric mountain. Report of the select committee on free train and tram. No bus service travels on the mountain section from ramsey to douglas, but this can be accessed via the mountain railway. Led by an enthusiast guide and viking reenactor, visit the parish church of st. Headboard for the snaefell mountain railway centenary 1995 this double track line runs from laxey to snaefell summit. Raadyiarn sniaull is an electric mountain railway on the isle of man in europe. The main railway station on the line is the interchange with the coastal line at laxey. The snaefell mountain railway is a 5 mile long electric railway which connects the village of laxey with the summit of snaefell, the isle of mans highest point at 2,036 feet. Were delighted to announce that the manx electric railway has won two awards in the prestigious 2019 british trams online tram of the year awards. Immerse yourself in the unique and storied history of isle of man. Onsite caferestaurant onsite cafes are located both within laxey station and at. Running a total of four miles from the village of laxey to the top of the islands highest mountain, snaefell at 2,036ft.
The snaefell mountain railway is an ideal trip to take during your manx holiday. Stay tuned this evening for more features as part of our rush hour event. Snaefell mountain railway timetable and fare information. Freedom of information request snaefell mountain railway. British trams online snaefell mountain railway fleet list. Snaefell mountain railroad rail tours great rail journeys. Hotels near snaefell mountain railway, laxey on tripadvisor. The main railway station on the line is the interchange with the manx electric railway at laxey.
Onchan headfar end douglas or ramsey to snaefell 1400 700 800 400 260 520 220 440 3. Thanks very much for joining us on our virtual journey on the manx electric railway today we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did bringing it to you. The snaefell mountain railway in 1968 international steam. Snaefell summit railway station is the upper terminus of the snaefell mountain railway on the isle of man and is served by the tramway of the same name. Snaefell mountain railway timetable and fare information 2020 snaefell mountain railway services are currently suspended due to the covid19 virus outbreak. Manx electric railway, the snaefell mountain railway, laxey. John the baptist, peel castle, the calf of man bird observatory and nature reserve, and castle rushen. This video was filmed throughout the isle of man transport festival with some of the clip coming from a. A statement from the infrastructure department says the heritage system is no longer compatible with modern safety.
Sep 14, 2017 doi freedom of information request smr tram maintenance an unknown third party has recently made a freedom of information request with the iom department of infrastructure concerning the maintenance of the cars of the snaefell mountain railway, one of a number lodged in the wake of the recent serious runaway incident on the mountain. Cars pass on the snaefell mountain railway with the hamlet. Electric railway, and the snaefell mountain railway. It was opened in 1895 with a centre rail braking system and overhead electrification. The electric trams are not affected by the tt course being closed. Welcome to the snaefell mountain railway a resource dedicated to the history and current operation of the historic snaefell mountain railway running for over 120 years since 1895 between laxey and the summit of the isle of mans only mountain. Dating from 1895, laxey is the starting point for the snaefell mountain railway, a unique victorian enterprise which winds its way up 2,000 feet to the top of snaefell. Railway and snaefell mountain railway is now available online in pdf format.
Media in category snaefell mountain railway the following 26 files are in this category, out of 26 total. Snaefell mountain railways 120th anniversary marked bbc. British trams online contains news, features, photos and much more on tram and light rail systems in the uk including blackpool, manchester, croydon and the crich tramway village. The line is five miles long, built to 3 ft 6 in gauge and uses a fell centre rail for braking on. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Check out tripadvisor members 1,217 candid photos and videos. Go explore getting around the island bus vannin railways. This walk is one of a series of walks which encompasses the unique forms of transport in the isle of man as an integral part of the walk.
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