Since 2012 the team behind Manx Electric Railway Online, along with members of the Laxey and Lonan Heritage Trust and individuals dedicated to supporting the M.E.R., have assisted Isle of Man Transports workshop and events teams with several projects on a variety of subjects, providing voluntary manpower towards events, restoration projects and other tasks along the line.
Current and Future Projects
Restoration of 1894 ‘Bulkhead’ Trailer No.36 – Commencing 2019 (on completion of No.54)
Restoration of 1893 ‘Bulkhead’ Trailer No.54 – 2018 to current – View Restoration Blog Here
Previous Projects
Restoration of 1898 ‘Ratchet Car’ No.14 – 2015 to 2018 – View Restoration Blog Here
Cosmetic overhaul of 1893 ‘Umbrella’ Trailer No.51 – 2017 to 2018 – View Restoration Blog Here
Restoration of 1908 Goods Van No.16 – 2012 to 2015 – View More Information Here
Restoration of 1897 Goods Wagon No.8 – 2014 to 2015 – View More Information Here
Restoration of 1897 Goods Wagon No.10 – 2009 to 2013 – View More Information Here
Other Projects
Members of the volunteer team have been responsible for improving the appearance of the M.E.R. including the installation of hanging baskets on shelters, litter picks and clearing overgrown trees and bushes.
Members of the team have assisted with the planning and operation of Enthusiast events on the line alongside charity fundraising events, raising money towards the above projects.
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