Isle of Man Railways Special Events
Isle of Man Railways organises many fantastic special events throughout the year, please check back often to keep up to date.
February 2012
Winter Photographer on the Steam Railway
25th February 2012
Unique opportunity for winter photography in the steam railway yard.
March 2012
An Evening of Old Time Music Hall
3rd March 2012
Travel by steam railway for a unique evening of Old Time Music Hall entertainment at the Erin Arts Centre.
Wizard's Express
31st March & 1st April 2012
Climb aboard the Wizards Express from Douglas to Castletown and enjoy fun filled activities inspired by the Harry Potter films.
April 2012
Rush Hour on the Railways
7th to 9th April 2012
3 days of enhanced services on the Island's Steam Railway, including steam workshop tours and great photo opportunities.
More info coming soon!
Easter Bunny
8th April 2012
The Easter Bunny will be at Laxey Station handing out free eggs to those travelling by tram. Continue up Snaefell for lunch at the Summit.
More info coming soon!
May 2012
Rail Ale to Real Ale
4th to 6th May 2012
Ride the Rail Ale train to the festival of real ale at the Falcon's Nest in Port Erin.
More info coming soon!
Swinging 60's
26th & 27th May 2012
Ride the tram to Laxey and step back to the 60's, with entertainments, music, memorabilia and vehicles from the era.
June 2012
Dad's Day Out
17th June 2012
Treat Dad to a great day out on the Manx Electric Railway!
More info coming soon!
A Victorian Extravaganza!
30th June & 1st July 2012
A magnificent celebration on the unique, Victorian Manx Electric Railway. With entertainment from the Travelling Museum of Curiosities and Wonderment and Laxey Fair.
More info coming soon!
July 2012
Manx Heritage Transport Festival
25th to 29th July
Five days of vintage transport will delight visitors to the Island in July, featuring steam and electric railways, vintage bikes, classic cars, buses and more.
More info coming soon!
August 2012
Island at War on the Steam Railway
18th & 19th August 2012
Wartime 1940's on the Steam Railway, watch out for the spy!
More info coming soon!
Teddy Bears' Picnic with the Steam Railway
26th August 2012
If you ride down on the train today, you're in for a big surprise. If you ride down on the train today, you will not believe your eyes!
More info coming soon!
September 2012
A Night at the Opera
8th September 2012
Board the steam train at Douglas and relax with a glass from our on board bar, as you travel in style to an exclusive night of Opera (Black Tie event).
Family Fun Weekend on the Railways
8th & 9th September 2012
Douglas Steam Railway station will be a hub of activity, with bouncy castles, slides, magicians and free rides on the Wicked Wickham, Vintage Bus and our open carriages.
More info coming soon!
Rolling Stock
28th September 2012
To celebrate the end of summer we will be repeating our Rolling Lunch and Rail Ale.
More info coming soon!
October 2012
Hop-tu-Naa Ghost trains
26th to 28th October 2012
Ride the Ghost Train to the Castle of the Cursed or learn about some Manx folklore and visit Jinny the Witch and friends at Cregneash.
More info coming soon!
November 2012
Winter photography on the Manx Electric Railway
3rd November 2012
Unique opportunity for winter photography on the Manx Electric Railway.
More info coming soon!
Ride the Rocket
5th November 2012
Ride the Rocket Express to Port Erin Fireworks display.
More info coming soon!
December 2012
Blow Away the Cobwebs
29th December 2012
Re-fresh and re-vitalise yourself after Christmas with a brisk journey on the steam railway.
More info coming soon!
