Railways Open for the 2011 Season / Events Schedule
The Department is planning to run brand new events this year on the railways, as well as running old favourites, with the 2011 railway season about to hit full steam.
The highly popular Valentine’s Love Train was the first of many special events to be run this year and popular events such as Pie in the Sky, Teddy Bears’ Picnic and Hop-tu-Naa ghost trains will all be returning as well as the TT commuter trains and an extension of the summer night trains to Castletown. 2011 will also see the introduction of brand new events such as ‘A Victorian Extravaganza!’ and ‘Island at War’.
Bookings for dining experiences will soon be available at Douglas Steam Railway Station.
The Steam Railway starts the season off with a more frequent service than last year; with regular scheduled services soon starting on each of the three main railways.
• Saturday 12th March Isle of Man Steam Railway
• Saturday 19th March Manx Electric Railway
• Saturday 16th April Snaefell Mountain Railway
The Manx Electric and Snaefell Mountain Railways will continue to offer scenic transport to the North as well as unique dining experiences at the newly refurbished Snaefell Summit Restaurant.
Hon David Cretney MHK, Minister for Community, Culture and Leisure commented:
“Looking at the new Railways timetable, it is great to see the return of many of last year’s popular events, as well as the introduction of some exciting new ones for 2011.”
For timetable services, special event information and money saving multi-journey ticket information pick up a 2011 Railway Timetable from Douglas Railway Station, the Welcome Centre, or visit www.iombusandrail.info.
A Victorian Extravaganza!
A celebration of the Victorian Era on the Isle of Man
• 2nd and 3rd July
• based around Laxey Tram Station
• Still in the planning stage but is likely to involve
• Displays of Victorian memorabilia,
• Actors in period costume
• Victorian entertainments such as traditional punch and Judy shows, silver bands etc
• Competitions for the best dressed in period costume.
• Working with other government departments to provide workshops and transport to and from The Grove Museum
Island at War
• 1940s War time with Isle of Man Railways
• 20th and 21st August (Weekend before Grand Prix week)
• Based at Douglas Steam Railway station
• Still in planning stage but should involve:
• displays of 1940’s military and civilian vehicles and machinery
• Actors in period costume
• Period entertainment with appropriate music and bands
• Period food and menus at the Tickethall
• VE Day tea and cake stall
Source: Department of Community, Culture and Leisure
