Isle of Man Railway Museum, Railway museum in Port Erin, Isle of Man.
The Isle of Man Railway Museum is housed in a former bus garage next to Port Erin railway station and displays locomotives, carriages, and railway memorabilia from the island's network. The exhibits show how the trains operated and connected different towns across the island.
The museum opened in August 1975 to preserve artifacts from the island's railway system, which started operations in 1873. The original network connected Douglas, Peel, Ramsey, and Foxdale using narrow gauge tracks that served the community for many decades.
The collection displays royal saloons that carried Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and Queen Elizabeth II during their visits to the island. These carriages show how important the railway was to the local community and visitors alike.
The museum is within easy walking distance from Port Erin railway station, making it simple to reach without special arrangements. The site is compact and can be explored in one to two hours, so a half-day visit allows time to see everything comfortably.
The collection includes a wood-turning lathe, original tickets, and photographs showing how the railway changed over the decades. These items offer a close look at the daily operations and technical progress of the narrow gauge line.
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