Isle of Man Steam Railway Supporters’ Association
Latest News
No.18 Full Repaint 20/11/24
End Of The Season 03/11/24
Castletown Event 02/08/24
Anniversary Locos 27/07/24
Notice Of Meeting 21/06/24
Start Of The Season 15/03/24
First Train Of 2024 07/02/24
Douglas Yard Relay 05/02/24
2024 Timetable Out 22/01/24
Review Published 18/01/24
Systra Recommends 09/01/24
Next Season Commences : 14th March 2025
Website Updates
No.18 Ailsa 20/11/24
Composite F.21 14/11/24
Ballaugh Station 10/11/24
Railway Museum 05/11/24
No.9 Douglas 01/10/24
Ballabeg Station 17/08/24
Saloon F.29 03/08/24
No.24 Betsy 22/07/24
The Level 09/07/24
M.N.Ry. No.3 28/06/24
No.11 Maitland 14/06/24
Foxdale Coach 15/05/24
About The Association
The Isle of Man Steam Railway Supporters’ Association was formed as the Manx Steam Railway Society in 1966, the year that the Isle of Man Railway closed for “essential track maintenance work”. We are the leading charity for railway preservation on the island and the only one dedicated solely to this unique railway.
We actively promote awareness and interest in the railway and undertake a wide variety of railway heritage conservation projects alongside the day-to-day operation of the railway by the Isle of Man Government, you can find out more about our activities on this website including...:-
About The Railway
Dating back to 1874 and running 15⅜ miles southwest from Douglas, the Isle of Man Railway’s 3’ 0” gauge line to Port Erin is one of the oldest and longest narrow gauge passenger railways in regular operation anywhere in the world and still uses its original vintage locomotives and rolling stock.
This provide passengers with a truly authentic Victorian and Edwardian travel experience through the glorious Manx countryside and you can find out much more about the railway in the following sections of this website covering all historical and contemporary aspects:-
Locomotives Rolling Stock The Stations
Our Current Major Project
Cosmetically Restoring No.9 Douglas
We are currently restoring 1896-built No.9 Douglas to public display condition after over sixty years in storage and partially dismantled. Our fundraising target for the cosmetic restoration is £12,000. Please help us with a donation of any amount. The aim is to have the locomotive capable of being displayed during 2025 if enough progress is made.
Our Official Social Media
Check out all the latest news, event details, photographs and archival images from the archives via our official Facebook page which is updated on a daily basis and offers a varied mix of material and visitor contributions so you can keep right up to date with what’s happening:-
Manx Steam Railway News
Established in the earliest days of the Association back in 1966, our quarterly-published journal, incorporates all news, views and recent events on the railway as well as historic archive articles of interest and a selection photography from the past right up to date.
The journal is automatically dispatched to paid-up members on a regular basis; for information and to submit your contributions to a future edition please contact The Editor directly.
Issue No.194
SUMMER / AUTUMN 2024
COPIES AVAILABLE NOW
Issue No.195
AUTUMN / WINTER 2024
DUE EARLY FEBRUARY
Volunteering With Us
We are always looking for more volunteers to help us with our ongoing projects and initiatives, hands-on practical tasks and the various administrative roles which keep the Association going into its fifth successful decade. If you are interested...
Becoming A Member
Interested in the Isle of Man Railway, its current operations and past history, and conserving its heritage? Join the Association as a supporting member and receive a range of benefits...
Making A Donation
Please support our work in helping to promote and conserve railway heritage by making a charity donation to us, assisting towards a variety of ongoing and future projects. You can visit our for much more information on the various ways in which you can donate.
