Rail transport in the Isle of Man
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Map of main railways in the Isle of Man
Railways and tramways of the Isle of Man
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The Isle of Man has a rich transport heritage and boasts the largest narrow gauge railway network in the British Isles[1] with several historic railways and tramways still in operation. These operate largely to what is known as "Manx Standard Gauge" of 3' 0"[2] and together they comprise about 65 miles (105 km) of Victorian railways and tramways. A railway museum in Port Erin allows people to find out more about the history of the Manx railways and was, until the late 1990s accompanied by a similar museum in Ramsey dedicated to the history of the electric line but this was closed and converted into a youth club. The steam railway to the south of the island, electric to the north and mountain line to the summit of the island's only mountain are all government-owned and operated until the title "Isle Of Man Railways" as a division of the island's Department Of Tourism & Leisure. The lines at Groudle Glen and the Wild Life Park are both privately owned but open to the public. [3]
- Snaefell Mountain Railway, since 1895, 3'6" (1,067 mm)
- Groudle Glen Railway, since 1896, 2'0" (610 mm)
- Manx Electric Railway, since 1893, 3'0" (914 mm)
- Isle of Man Railway, since 1873, 3'0" (914 mm)
- Douglas Bay Horse Tramway, since 1876, 3'0" (914 mm)
- Great Laxey Mine Railway, since 1877, 19" (550 mm)
- The Orchid Line, since 1992, various gauges
- Upper Douglas Cable Tramway, until 1929, 3'0" (914 mm)
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