Manx Electric Cars 24-27

Car Nos. 24 – 27
Car 27
ManufacturerG.F. Milnes & Co.
Built atBirkenhead
Constructed1898
Number built4
Number in service3 (Stored)
Number scrapped1
FormationOpen Paddlebox
Capacity56 Passengers (No.27: 36 Passengers)
OperatorsManx Electric Railway
DepotsDerby Castle Depôt
Specifications
Traction system4 x SEHC traction motors of 25 hp (19 kW)
Power output100 hp (75 kW)
Electric system(s)550 V DC
Current collectionOverhead
Braking system(s)Air
Track gauge3 ft (914 mm)

This article details Car Nos. 24–27 of the Manx Electric Railway on the Isle of Man.

This was the sixth batch of tramcars delivered. These open cars were purchased from G.F. Milnes & Co., in 1898 and only No.24 has been lost, and this was in the 1930 fire at Laxey. Of those remaining, No.25 was stripped of her trucks and motors in 2003 and these have since been fitted to the "new" dedicated works car, now known as No.34. No.26 and No.27 have both been out of service for many years.

No. Builder Seating Livery Seats Notes
No.24 G.F. Milnes & Co., Ltd. Crossbench Red, White & Teak 56 Lost, Laxey Shed Fire 1930
No.25 G.F. Milnes & Co., Ltd. Crossbench White Undercoat 56 Stored, Laxey Car Shed
No.26 G.F. Milnes & Co., Ltd. Crossbench Red & White 56 Stored, Laxey Car Shed
No.27 G.F. Milnes & Co., Ltd. Crossbench Red & White with Wasp Stripes 36 Stored, Laxey Car Shed

References

  • Mike Goodwyn (1993). Manx Electric. Platform Five. ISBN 978-1-872524-52-8.
  • Keith Pearson (1992). 100 Years Of Manx Electric Railway. Leading Edge. ISBN 0-948135-38-7.
  • Robert Hendry (1978). Manx Electric Album. Hillside Publishing. ISBN 0-9505933-0-3.
  • Norman Jones (1994). Isle Of Man Tramways. Foxline Publishing. ISBN 1-870119-32-0.

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