Isle of Man Tramways
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For such a small place, the Isle of Man crams in a lot of tramways. There are still three surviving today. For a full history, I recommend "Isle of Man Tramways" by F.K.Pearson, published by David & Charles.
| Name | Type | Guage | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Corporation | Horse | 3ft | 1876 | - |
| Manx Electric Railway | Electric | 3ft | 1893 | - |
| Snaefell Mountain Railway | Electric | 3ft 6in | 1895 | - |
| Upper Douglas | Cable | 3ft | 1896 | 1929 |
| Douglas Southern Electric | Electric | 4ft 8½in | 1896 | 1939 |
© Ian Thompson 1999