Projects
Since the organisation's inception it has always had a pro-active role on the railway; prior to the nationalisation in 1978 they undertook tasks on the line such as the re-painting of station buildings, tending to flower beds at the stations, upkeep of the level crossing gates, etc. After the government took ownership the association took on more of watchdog role and ultimately took on their own major project in the resurrection of the Groudle Glen Railway in 1982 but recent projects on the railway have included:-
- Re-Build Of Destroyed Wagon "M.78" (Mainland Area Group)
- Complete Build Of New Wagon "H.1" (Mainland Area Group)
- Brand New Steam Injectors For Locomotive No. 4 Loch
- Cosmetic restoration Of Locomotive No. 6 Peveril
- "Unloch Your Cash" Appeal For Locomotive No. 4 Loch
- Provision Of Water Tanks For Locomotive No.15 Caledonia
- New Injectors For Locomotive No. 13 Kissack
- Provision of Diesel Railcar Restoration Feasibility Report
- New Steam Turret For Manx Northern No.4 Caledonia
- Period Style Seating Moquette For Saloon Coach F.29
- Maintenance & Manning Of Douglas Signal Box For Event Periods
- Replica Slotted Post Signal For Erection At Castletown Station In 2011
The association have also been vocal in their support of the completion of the re-build of the Ex-County Donegal railcars which presently are in store uncompleted at Douglas station. They attend regular meetings with the relevant government department and in 2003 a preservation policy was put in place thereby securing the future of the line in a way sympathetic to its origins, ensuring that they are consulted when any major projects are considered by the railway's management.
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