Isle of Man Railway - Events

Events

In more recent times one-off and special events have been further expanded beginning in 2009 with further expansion in 2010 to include several now-annual initiatives with the focus on the local market and families rather than the less lucrative enthusiasts' market which has tailed off since the expansive events beginning with the 1993 Year Of Railways and beyond. These are summarised as follows:-

  • Valentines Love Train (Sunday Nearest 14th)
  • Winter Photography (End Of February, Weekend)
  • A Night At The Opera (Black Tie Event In Port Erin)
  • Rush Hour (Enthusiasts' Event Easter Weekend)
  • Thanks, Mum (Mothers' Day Special Offers)
  • Rolling Stock (Rail Ale Tour & Dining Trains)
  • Island At War (Wartime Themed Trains & Events)
  • The Queenie Express (Tie-In With Festival, Port St. Mary)
  • Rail Ale Tour (Port Erin, Falcon's Nest Hotel)
  • Manx Heritage Transport Festival (Main Vintage Festival)
  • Teddy Bears' Picnic (Themed Event At Ballasalla)
  • Evening Excursions (Thursday Evenings, July–September)
  • Shoebox Special (For Operation Christmas Child Charity)
  • Family Fun Weekend (Bouncy Castles, Face Painting, Etc.)
  • A Musical Gala (Old-Time Musical Hall Experience)
  • Manx National Week Trains (First Week In July)
  • Hop-Tu-Naa Express (Ghost Trains & Events, End October)
  • Ride The Rocket (Fireworks & Bonfire Night Train)
  • Tinseltown Santa Trains (Visit Santa In Castle Rushen)
  • Christmas Shopping Express (Direct Shopping Service To Douglas)
  • Blow Away The Cobwebs Train (One-Off Special Prior To New Year)

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