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About:

  • Year of opening: 1873 for the Douglas to Peel section. The line that is still in use today: 1874 Douglas to Port Erin section.
  • Length of current Line: 15 ½ miles
  • Journey time: 1 hour (full journey)
  • Gauge: 3 feet
  • Number of stations, stops and halts: 11

The Isle of Man Steam Railway takes you on a journey of nostalgia as it gently rocks through the countryside in the south of the Isle of Man. Along the journey there are beautiful farmland and coastal views surrounding the railway. The line offers fantastic links to some of our most historic towns and villages. At the Port Erin Railway Museum you can learn more about the history of the Islands steam railways and the important contribution they have made over the last 150 years. The line still uses its original steam locomotives and coaches some of which are over 150 years old.

Places of interest:

  • Douglas Railway Station for Douglas Town Centre, The Tickethall Cafe, The Manx Museum and The Sea Terminal
  • Ballasalla Station for Silverdale Glen and Rushen Abbey
  • Ronaldsway Halt for Ronaldsway Airport
  • Castletown Station for Castle Rushen, The Old House of Keys, The Nautical Museum and Castletown Centre
  • Port St Mary Station for Port St Mary Village centre
  • Port Erin Railway Station for The Steam Railway Museum & Gift Shop, Whistlestop Cafe, Port Erin Beach and Bradda Head

Directions:

Train departures start from:

Douglas Railway Station, Banks Hill, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 4LL 

or

Port Erin Railway Station, Station Road, Port Erin, Isle of Man, IM9 6AD 

Further Information:

Timetables

Fares

Steam Station Facilities

Private Hires

Accessibility

Conditions of Carriage

Special Events

Dining Car Dining Experiences

The Isle of Man Steam Railway is operated by The Department of Infrastructure, Isle of Man Railways Division, Strathallan Tram Depot, Strathallan Crescent, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM2 4NR