Isle of Man

The Isle of Man is a paradise for those with even a slight interest in steam or general industrial machinery.

Most visitors to the Island will visit the Laxey Wheel and stand in awe of its scale. They might travel to Laxey on the Manx Electric Railway, and they might go on to visit the Isle of Man steam Railway, the Snaefell Mountain Railway or any of the other locations on the island.

You can even get away from power driven vehicles by taking a trip along the promenade in Douglas on their horse drawn tram.

Finally, don't miss the Isle of Man Railway Museum.

Standard Gauge Railways

There are none in this area

Narrow Gauge Railways

Isle of Man Steam Railway - Isle of Man

This narrow gauge railway has been in more or less continuous use since 1874.

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Miniature Railways

Great Laxey Mine Railway - Isle of Man

Originally opened in 1877, this railway has now reopened as a tourist attraction since 2004.

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Groudle Glen Railway - Isle of Man

This railway was opened in 1896 to transport tourists to a rocky headland and is now operated by the Isle of Man Steam Railway Supporters' Association which partially reopened the line in 1986.

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Orchid Line Minature Railway - Isle of Man

This miniature railway, opened in 1992, transports visitors through woodland and swampland in the grounds of the wildlife park.

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Other Railways

Douglas Horse Tramway - Isle of Man

Originally opened in 1876, this horsedrawn tramway has been operating along Douglas Promenade ever since, with the exception of the duration of the Second World War.