Manx Electric Car 34
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Car No.34 is the only non-passenger tramcar on the Manx Electric Railway
on the Isle of Man
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In late 1994 work began on the construction of a replica of a works car on the Snaefell Mountain Railway
No. 7 (colloquially known as "Maria") intended to be an historical representation of this car to tie in as an attraction for the line's centenary the following year. After limited use on the mountain line and following a change of railway management the car was deemed to not be of any use so it was converted to 3' 0" gauge for use on the coastal line and re-numbered 34 in sequence with the line's other power cars. It is now painted in high-visibility yellow and red livery and fitted with a large diesel generator so it can be used in the event of power failure. It is unlikely to ever return to its original line.
Manx Electric Railway
The Manx Electric Railway is an electric inter-urban tramway connecting Douglas, Laxey and Ramsey in the Isle of Man. It connects with the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway at its southern terminus at Derby Castle at the northern end of the promenade in Douglas, and with the Snaefell Mountain Railway at...
on the Isle of Man
Isle of Man
The Isle of Man , otherwise known simply as Mann , is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland, within the British Isles. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who holds the title of Lord of Mann. The Lord of Mann is...
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In late 1994 work began on the construction of a replica of a works car on the Snaefell Mountain Railway
Snaefell Mountain Railway
The Snaefell Mountain Railway is an electric mountain railway on the Isle of Man in Europe. It joins the town of Laxey with the summit of Snaefell, at above sea level the highest point on the island. It connects with the Manx Electric Railway in Laxey. The line is long, built to gauge and...
No. 7 (colloquially known as "Maria") intended to be an historical representation of this car to tie in as an attraction for the line's centenary the following year. After limited use on the mountain line and following a change of railway management the car was deemed to not be of any use so it was converted to 3' 0" gauge for use on the coastal line and re-numbered 34 in sequence with the line's other power cars. It is now painted in high-visibility yellow and red livery and fitted with a large diesel generator so it can be used in the event of power failure. It is unlikely to ever return to its original line.
Sources
- Manx Manx Electric Railway Fleetlist (2002) Manx Electric Railway Society
- Island Island Images: Manx Electric Railway Pages (2003) Jon Wornham
- Official Tourist Department Page (2009) Isle Of Man Heritage Railways