Manx Electric Trailers 40-43

Trailer Nos. 40 – 43
ManufacturerG.F. Milnes & Co., Ltd.
Built atCleveland Street Works, Birkenhead
Constructed1903, replacements built 1930
Number built4 originals, 2 replacements
Number in service2 originals, 2 replacements
FormationOpen Crossbench
Capacity44 Passengers
OperatorsIsle Of Man Heritage Railways
DepotsDerby Castle Depôt

This article details Trailer Nos. 40–43 of the Manx Electric Railway on the Isle of Man.

Trailer Nos. 40 and 41 were lost in the Laxey Car Sheds fire of 1930, but were replaced the same year with new trailers of similar construction. They are the youngest rolling stock on the line, save for the motor car No.22 which was completely rebuilt following a fire in 1992 and converted trailer No.56.
Trailer Nos. 42 and 43 are still the originals and are both fully operational and in service.

No. Builder Seating Livery Seats Notes
No.40 (Original) G.F. Milnes & Co., Ltd. Crossbench Red, White & Teak 44 Lost, Laxey Shed Fire 1930
No.40 (Replacement) G.F. Milnes & Co., Ltd. Crossbench Red, White & Teak 44 Overhauled in 2009, repainted in 2014/15
No.41 (Original) G.F. Milnes & Co., Ltd. Crossbench Red, White & Teak 44 Lost, Laxey Shed Fire 1930
No.41 (Replacement) G.F. Milnes & Co., Ltd. Crossbench Red, White & Teak 44 Used throughout the year
No.42 G.F. Milnes & Co., Ltd. Crossbench Ivory, White & Teak 44 Part of the general service fleet
No.43 G.F. Milnes & Co., Ltd. Crossbench Red, White & Teak 44 Less favourable due to heavier weight[1]

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-43/ MER Car No.43 information page

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