Manx Electric Trailers 34-39

Trailer Nos. 34 – 39
ManufacturerG.F. Milnes & Co., Ltd.
Built atCleveland Street Works, Birkenhead, The Wirral
Constructed1894
Number built6
Number scrapped4 (lost in fire)
FormationOpen 'Lightweight' Trailer
Capacity44 Passengers
OperatorsIsle Of Man Heritage Railways
DepotsDerby Castle Depôt

This article details Trailer Nos. 34–39 of the Manx Electric Railway on the Isle of Man.

These lightweight trailers were purchased in 1894 for the opening of the new part of the line between Groudle Glen and Laxey Station and were of lightweight construction; of the four supplied only two survive today, with 38 and 39 having been lost in the Laxey Car Sheds fire of 1930 and not replaced. No.36 was relaunched in July 2023 for the Year of the Railways Transport Festival, now sporting its original number, 19.[1] The other surviving member of the fleet, No.37, remains as part of the active fleet, in particular used to accompany Car No.2 as part of the "vintage" set during enthusiasts events. The remaining serviceable trailers are also coloured differently; No.36 in its original maroon/teak colourscheme and No.37 with a red/white colourscheme.

No. Builder Seating Livery Seats Notes
No.34 G.F. Milnes & Co., Ltd. Crossbench Red & Brown 44 Lost, Laxey Shed Fire 1930
No.35 G.F. Milnes & Co., Ltd. Crossbench Red & Brown 44 Lost, Laxey Shed Fire 1930
No.36* G.F. Milnes & Co., Ltd. Crossbench Maroon & Teak 44 *Currently serves as Trailer No.19
No.37 G.F. Milnes & Co., Ltd. Crossbench Red & White 44 Overhauled in 2019
No.38 G.F. Milnes & Co., Ltd. Crossbench Red & Brown 44 Lost, Laxey Shed Fire 1930
No.39 G.F. Milnes & Co., Ltd. Crossbench Red & Brown 44 Lost, Laxey Shed Fire 1930

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.
  1. ^ https://manxelectricrailway.co.uk/trailers/no-36/ MER Meet the Fleet Car No.36 information page

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