Heritage transport festival gets underway today

Six-day event celebrates Island's railways

A six-day event celebrating the Island's heritage transport gets underway today.

The Manx Heritage Transport Festival runs until Sunday, and includes a number of events highlighting the Island's railways.

Today sees a parallel run for the Manx Electric Railway between Groudle and Derby Castle, a chance to drive a tram and a welcome evening at Port Erin Railway Station.

Full details of festival can be found at rail.im

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