Exploring the Isle of Man: The Isle of Man Steam Railway

In part two of this two-part series, I'm venturing west on the Isle of Man Steam Railway from Douglas to the lovely Port Erin. I'll tell you about the history of this railway and other lines that used to exist. We'll have a look at the carriages both inside and out, plus the locomotive and some of the stations along the way.
I hope you enjoy this trip on the steam train, I did and as always guys, thanks very much for taking the time to watch my content. It's really appreciated.
Cheers for now.
Mark
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📖Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:40 - Douglas Station
02:17 - Boarding the train
04:12 - Leaving Douglas
05:14 - Compartment Interior
06:25 - Disused Railways
07:28 - Castletown
08:42 - Getting Around the Isle
10:36 - Arriving at Port Erin
11:44 - Summary
Picture Credits:
Route Map: OpenStreetMap (annotated with lines marked on)
Go Explore website:
www.iombusandrail.im/timetabl...

[@steve-marsh]

Wonderful! And we are so lucky to still be able to experience travel like this. Without foresight and dedication from some incredible people, this would be nothing more than a memory. A massive shout out to all those who keep the trains running, and to you for taking us along :)

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Great words Steve and I totally agree, we wouldn’t have anything much at all if it wasn’t for the dedication and enthusiasm of many volunteers both then and now. The Talyllyn railway in Wales (and many others in that part of the world) being a great example of that 👍

[@ICanPlayPiano]

There's a bloke on the Manx Radio on a Saturday morning called Chris Williams, he plays 1960s oldies and he gives away tickets for themed railway trips on IOM Railways, just listening to his heavily themed promotional dialogue in between Dusty Springfield and the Animals is just like being there on those magical trains. But for me the engine shed at 'Oily' is good enough!!!

[@doolytom]

Brings back great memories.. Was such a busy place in the 70s. They should really try to open up these lines that were closed down.. Must go back soon. Thanks for video

[@michaelsansom6]

Thank you for this excellent coverage. We travelled in the opposite direction last week, the same loco. You have captured the essence of the line very well.

[@johncarr712]

Thanks for the travelcard advice. For a family over 7 days, that's a bargain! Isle of Man is definitely a place among many others I want to bring my family to. Wales has some wonderful heritage lines. Thanks for taking us along, the bucket list continues to grow. Cheers.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers John, thanks for watching and good luck with the bucket list! 😊👍

[@anianoenrique2115]

Your videos are like an advert for the Isle Of Man, because now I definitely want to go there. :)

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

That’s the idea mate 😊 Mind you coming back on the boat was a bit rough - that video will be out next week 👍

[@baseballfan99]

Bringing back many memories of over 31 years ago. Our School trip stayed in a hotel on the front in Port Erin and we travelled on the steam railway as part of the trip. Great to see it still running. In the background of where you were at the beach is Bradda Head which is where we went on pre breakfast walks from the hotel.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

I remember reading something about the hotels there, they were used in the war as internment camps (or something like that). Fascinating place Port Erin.

[@simonwhitlock9189]

Thanks for taking me along , bought back many memories.cheers.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Simon, much appreciated as always 👍

[@theglobalpeasant]

A very nice heritage railway. The red brick station looks very nice. I've never seen carriages where each compartment has it's own doors! Would love to experience this railway one day, indeed. All the best in 2023! Cheers from Toronto!

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers TGP, hope you’re enjoying Toronto. I went there once and loved it! Only drawback with these carriages is if you need the loo!

[@kevinellis8869]

Another great video, IoM is on my list for the railways and the beer!

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Thanks Kevin, I concur, the beer was great 👍

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Excellent trip and I agree the travel card is decent value for all the trips you can take on it. Great to see these trains are still running 👍

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers mate, yep definitely worth getting the card. I took loads of bus journeys while I was there too and they cover most spots on the isle that are otherwise inaccessible unless you have a car.

[@dazzlingdaz187]

Great memories for me. I stayed a few days in Port Erin. Lovely walks around Bradda and good pubs in the evening. Hope you had a great time

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

I did, and I reckon Port Erin was probably my favourite place. Lots more to see though so will need to go back some time!

[@shaneD7378]

Thanks for this video and the one on the electric railway I'm visiting in a few weeks time looking forward to visiting for the first time I was trying to find out where to buy the go expor card from I'm glad I can get it at the airport as the only one showing on line was at the sea terminal in Douglas

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers mate, glad I could help out and I hope you enjoy the island as much as we did 😊👍

[@1954alister]

Thanks for a great video. Brought back many very happy memories from a happy holiday we had on the Isle of Man. Spent a lot of time on public transport during our holiday.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Alister, glad it brought back some nice memories 😊👍

[@dirkupnmoor]

Great video, Mark! A well maintained railway with its nice station buildings, signal boxes and semaphores. And it offers magnificent views of the sea. Perhaps it's good to go one way by train and the other by bus as they take you along different places. All the best for 2023. Dirk

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Hi Dirk, thanks and a happy new year to you too! I did take the bus quite a bit on the Isle of Man as it’s all included in the pass (and quite extensive). Couldn’t resist another train ride though I must confess 😊

[@keithwatkins7908]

Thanks for the upload, IOM looks like a beautiful place to stay for a few days, very jealous of you.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Keith, yes a lovely place I’d definitely recommend a trip there 😊👍

[@leneeanderson4848]

I really enjoy your content! This is no exception! I'll never understand the youtube algorithm, or why you don't have more subscribers!

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Lenee, thanks for the kind words. KZbin algorithms well I don’t profess to know much about them tbh (who does) but hopefully the subs will grow a bit. 10k target not far off. I try to film what I would like to watch myself, though the bus videos in-particular do really well. 😊👍

[@leneeanderson4848]

@@LetsMakeaTrip I'm from rural Wisconsin and yesterday I saw a flixbus on the highway! I was astounded and thought, hey, I've seen that before!🤣

[@alanshelly7068]

A very good Friday afternoon buddy from Alan in Lowestoft buddy and a Happy New year buddy

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Happy new year Alan, have a good one 😊👍

[@alanshelly7068]

You to buddy

[@studebaker4217]

A family holiday in 1957 was our introduction to the IoM and its lovely railway. Wonderful place then and, I hope, now. Living in Liverpool made the ferry trip easy, and very reasonable cost. On the ship, I remember a seagull swooped my sandwich out of my hand as I ate - bit much for a six year old! My Dad said the whole holiday had cost £70 for all of us, memories included! Thanks, IoM.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Yes in those days then the older lines would’ve still been in operation. And the ships have changed a bit, well the one I went back on. I’ll pop a video of that on next week - that was pretty rough tbh!

[@edwardvd54]

Some lovely video's about this very interesting island and the railways. Makes me want to book the next flight...

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Edward, you should 👍

[@harry2969]

Great video Mark! Going over in the summer inspired by you thanks!

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Great stuff, enjoy your trip 😊👍

[@yasminestockdeyl5023]

I live in the Isle of Man and I’ve been in it

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Hi Yasmine, I loved it. Will be back again some day to try the others 😊👍

[@derisleybrittain]

Excellent 😀😀😀Happy New Year🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Derisley, hope you had a great night 😊👍

[@luisstransport]

Great video

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Luis😊👍

[@enricomonti156]

A wonderful steam railway, which I definitely should visit (I lastly rode on a steam train back in September on the East Lancashiren Railway Line). Sad that as many older railways, even this one was partially affected by urbanisation. Anyway, wish you all the best for the new year and what it will bring about

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Enrico and the same to you mate! I haven’t been on the East Lancs but the Welsh narrow gauge lines are great and there’s plenty of them to do too! Worth a trip?

[@enricomonti156]

@Let’s Make a Trip! absolutely. I visited the East Lancashire Railway back in September 2022 and you can get a day rover ticket for just £16.50 (that's what I remember being charged) and cover the line between Heywood and Rawtenstall and visit the Bury Transport Museum. Definitely worth a trip to say the least

[@trepicks]

Locomotives are always feminine whatever the name. 😂

[@pizzachet9456]

Machines were always "she" to me.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

I know what you mean - it's just the names sometimes make it complicated!