December. early 1960's it had become uneconomic, despite strenuous dismantled. Groudle Glen is along the A11 between Douglas and Laxey. May â September We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Groudle Glen Railway Santa Trains 16/12/2012. Today the line is a registered Manx charity and still run entirely by an enthusiastic group of volunteers that provides a fun, nostalgic day out for all ages, whilst restoring and maintaining an important piece of Manx railway history for this generation and many more to follow. throughout, a passing loop was later installed on the inland glen views, which became very wooded in appearance as An initial Heritage railways, steam railways and railway museums in Great Britain and Ireland Douglas - Promenades - Onchan - Groudle - Old Laxey - Groudle - Onchan - Promenades - Banks Circus ... Douglas â Hailwood Avenue â Onchan - Laxey - Ramsey For further details about Bus and Rail services contact Isle of Man Transport, Telephone: (01624) 662525 or Isle of ⦠Wednesday Evenings ** (In Conjunction with the Manx Electric Railway service from Douglas when operational) 16th June â 25th August. A narrow gauge railway just North of Douglas in the Isle of Man it runs May to September on Sundays, and during July and August on Wednesday nights. Despite the relative short BLUE - SPECIAL EVENTS (See Groudle Glen Railway website for full details) YELLOW - Festive Services - 11am to 3:30pm. The railway relies on train fares, fundraising and generous support and donations from grant organisations, businesses and individuals in order to continue to maintain and restore the line and its ⦠*Mince Pie Trains: Boxing Day 26th December – 11am to 3pm. Nock, O S. Ian Allan 1958 Octavo, 168 pages, colour frontispiece, photo plates, tables of train times, jacket, VG+. The following year saw the return of the railway's at Groudle. The railway relies on train fares, fundraising and generous support and donations from grant organisations, businesses and individuals in order to continue to maintain and restore the line and its historic rolling stock. which soon proved popular enough to warrant the need for the coast at Sea Lion Rocks, a distance of approximately wagons were acquired for various uses during the line's Hudson-Hunslett diesel locomotives & other items of 10am â 4:30pm. Sunday 9th May allowed the simultaneous operation of two trains. the Headland. three quarters of one mile. Wednesday evenings throughout the summer. Go Explore Card - unlimited travel on all scheduled bus and rail services. period during the early 1920's, when motive power was The above dates and times of operation have been taken from the Groudle Glen Railway published timetable, any query regarding the services, or to check for up to the minute details of operations, should be directed to the Groudle Glen Railway at the above website. The Isle of Man Steam Railway Supporters' Association is registered in the Isle of Man as a charity (No.249) and as a company limited by members' guarantee (No.8558C). The Groudle Glen Railway is a narrow gauge railway north of Douglas in the Isle of Man which is owned and operated by a small group of enthusiastic volunteers and operates on summer Sundays; May to September and Wednesday evenings in July and August along with a number of annual special events. railway, in line with the Manx tourist industry generally, steam engines continued to operate peacetime services until 2-4-0 tank locomotive was purchased from the engineering Registered Charity No. When it originally opened in 1896 the line ran a very intense all-day every-day service in season. Calendar Codes: GREEN - Trains operate 11am to 4:30pm. Sunday 8th August The diminutive Bagnall loco is quite unique and surprisingly powerful. the line extended to its original length, with the Headland The Groudle Glen Railway, together with the Sea Lion Rocks Tea Rooms, is a Manx Charity operated by volunteers. The Groudle Glen Railway is a gem and well worth a visit. In 1896 a steam-operated railway line was constructed Attempts amongst the annual railway calendar, indeed this was the 11am – 4:30pm, Isle of Man Heritage Transport Festival (Provisional)** ** "The Aberdeen race of 1895 was the culmination of nearly 15 years' rivalry between the east and west coast companies, a manifestation of boundless enterprise and resource, and an alertness and flexibility in management not usually associated with the ⦠*Tickets available online from September 2020. 28th July – 1st August, Cliff Top Concerts:** History 1896 â 1939 POLAR BEAR, now resident at the Amberley Chalk Pits A large hotel was built at Groudle Glen next to the Douglas and Laxey Coast Electric Tramway which later became the Manx Electric Tramway. to channel its energies and, after looking at a number of 1962 summer season, after which it was largely Groudle Glen Railway is affectionately known as âThe Line that goes Uphill to the Sea." The bus stops at the Groudle Glen Manx Electric Railway Station, where the railway is just a short walk through the glen. 11am â 4:30pm. Groudle Glen Railway: Great little railway - See 133 traveler reviews, 109 candid photos, and great deals for Douglas, UK, at Tripadvisor. If you think you can help support the volunteers in their work, please do get in touch via the contact us page. in October that year eight 4-wheel former RAF bomb Our page for Groudle Glen Railway in Onchan, Great Britain (UK), is not yet administrated by a Radiomuseum.org member. comprising lightweight falt bottom rails. of visiting locomotives, including former GGR engine complete rebuild by BNFL, Sellafield. glen. Parking - Parking at the Groudle Glen entrance is limited. Sunday 19th September Patronage soon increased to Easter Sunday & Monday – 4th & 5th April 16th June â 25th August 11am â 4:30pm. engine, or find a suitable replacement for the 1963 season Aug 8, 2017 - Explore Paul Jensen's board "Groudle Glen Railway" on Pinterest. 11am – 4:30pm, Father’s Day**: By Bus: Plan your journey with our Bus and Rail Timetables. Aside from a short Groudle Glen Railway - Location Map at Railtracks. Take the main A11 coast road North from Douglas passing Port Jack and follow the Manx Electric Railway line along the King Edward Road to Groudle. Headland - Lhen Coan section and two second-hand reconstruction. Museum. some form of system to transport the crowds through the vistas was offered to the passenger, ranging from charmed A visit to the Groudle Glen Railway on Sunday 29th July 2018, during the Manx Transport Festival period. added in 1905 and named POLAR BEAR. 000 526046. 11am â 4:30pm, Wednesday Evenings** (In Conjunction with the Manx Electric Railway service from Douglas when operational) This was also the first passenger use for Sea Lion since rebuild, and repaint. A further original rebuilt coach is at the West Lancashire Railway, but made a return to Groudle in 1996. Missing from your write-up are: The Groudle Glen Railway run entirely by volunteers (as is the Great Laxey Mines Railway) which can be reached from the Groudle Electric Tram stop (a bit of a hike) usually steam operated which takes you to a nice cafe where once there was a zoo. A narrow gauge railway line was built in 1896 by Richard Maltby Broadbent as part of the development of the Groudle Glen pleasure grounds. foliage became more established, through to spectacular Take the A11 coast road North from Douglas and follow the King Edward Road to Groudle. to repair POLAR BEAR, by then the sole operational These photos are all from ⦠for the duration and when the railway reopened afterwards it No Additional change simply ask for a competition form at the booking office when purchasing tickets. By Railway: Take the Steam Railway to Douglas. 10am – 4:30pm, Sundays** Improvements to the railway and its facilities are © 2021 Groudle Glen Railway Co. Ltd. The railway can be seen next to the road. Every year the GGR hosts its ever popular Santa Trains, in 2012 this was over two weekends. years and had reached a point that regular operation between the United Kingdom and to and from the Island, that caused See more ideas about Railway, Isle of man, Isle. provided by two battery-electric locomotives, these two Groudle Glen Railway, Originally built in 1896, this heritage railway starts from Groudle Glen in Onchan, which forms the east coast of the island. Groudle Glen Railway is still a Manx Registered Charity, operated solely by volunteers. May â September. website for full details), YELLOW - Festive Services - 11am to 3:30pm, PINK - Special Services by Booking Only- 7pm - 9pm rolling stock were purchased from a closed line at Available on all running days from May – September – It was the popularity of the Isle of Man as a Victorian the point that a second similarly constructed locomotive was See website for precise timetable. SEA LION after one of the animal attractions found Path to railway is though Groudle glen we went on a wet day can be slippery as under trees next to river steps and step in odd place if not good at waking there a small car park near the Groudle Glen beach near a middle station some original locomotive still there good staff nice ride narrow gauge with café at end of line .all run by volunteers HIGH SEA CLIFFS at end ⦠at the coastal end of the line. as a result of the Second World War services were suspended Continued efforts saw Diesel & Electric Day**: Track laying started in May 1983 over the Family Trainspotting Challenge: the railway closed. Click OK if you're happy with that. Lhen Coan and Sea Lion Rocks - whilst track was of 2' gauge Sundays**. Easter Bunny Trains & FREE Easter Egg Hunt: (ONLINE PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED) original locomotive SEA LION, which had undergone a continually being undertaken and it has been host to a range With the Manx tourist industry coming to an abrupt halt Groudle* 12:13 12:43 13:43 14:43 15:43 16:13 16:43 17:13 17:43 Douglas 12:25 12:55 13:55 14:55 15:55 16:25 16:55 17:25 17:55 MANX ELECTRIC RAILWAY STAYCATION TIMETABLE We welcome our guests from Guernsey All information correct at time of printing. Originally billed as "The Fern Land Of Mona! - Sea Lion Rocks section being re-opened in May 1992. 7pm â 9pm**. Christmas Services*: Thank you. options, the decision was taken to try and restore the line failed and the line effectively closed at the end of the Directions: Situated approximately 2 miles North of Douglas. linking the inner glen at Lhen Coan with the attractions on fell prey to diminishing numbers of visitors and by the Sri Devie (ஶà¯à®°à¯à®¤à¯à®µà®¿) Intercity Express train runs daily between Colombo Fort to Kankesanthurai railway station and its service from 5 th September, 2019.This Intercity train scheduled to begin its journey at 15:55 in the evening every day from Colombo Fort railway station and scheduled to reach the destination at 22:21 at the same day. Go Explore Heritage - unlimited travel for 5 consecutive days on all scheduled bus and rail services. Transport: Bus routes are available throughout the island. Throughout the 1950's both the Glen and From 1982 the former track bed was cleared and This unique line was built in 1896 by Richard Maltby Broadbent as part of the new Groudle Glen pleasure grounds. Named Brown Bear and Otter, the trains have been added to the rolling stock at Groudle Glen Railway in Onchan. The Isle of Man Steam Railway is owned by the Isle of Man Government and operated by Isle of Man Transport, part of the Department of Infrastructure. *Santa Trains: 11th, 12th 18th & 19th December – 10am to 3pm (ONLINE PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED) (See Groudle Glen Railway website for full details). ... Groudle Glen Railway. OS SC 417786. Steam Railway Supporters Association were seeking an avenue History 1896 â 1939 Built in the late Victorian era in response to increasing demand for transportation down Groudle Glen brought on by the introduction of the Manx Electric Railway. 1117. There is a bus-stop next to the railway. numerous attractions to be constructed, each in their own works of WG Bagnell and was given the name RED - Trains operate 7pm - 9pm. Timetables Railways > > > > > > > > > Other Transport > Groudle Glen Railway. It ran as a tourist attraction until the early 1960âs when it fell into disrepair, and during the 1970âs the line was scrapped and the rolling stock sold. IOM Co. No: 127140c. There is parking at the top of glen. headland, about two-thirds of the way along the line, which tourist resort with vast numbers of visitors, largely thanks Groudle Glen Railway is still a Manx Registered Charity, operated solely by volunteers. Lhen Coan and Headland could recommence on Sunday, May 25, Also includes The Douglas Bay Horse Tramway, Groudle Glen Railway and Great Laxey Mine Railway for 1, 3, 5 or 7 consecutive days. The entrance to Groudle Glen is less than two miles from Douglas Promenade, adjacent to the Groudle Glen Hotel building. Some twenty years after the line closed the Isle of Man to better social conditions and transport links both within VAT No. BLUE - SPECIAL EVENTS (See Groudle Glen Railway Single-line Operational constraints may apply. The line was saved from total extinction by a band of enthusiastic volunteers in 1982, reopening to passengers in 1986. operated between Lime Kiln Halt & Headland during It ran as a tourist attraction until the 1960s when it was closed. Enter for a chance to win a family ticket to the 2021 Santa Trains. Groudle was a remote hamlet boasting only a handful of small cottages until linked to the Manx Electric Railway in 1893, at which time it was developed as a tourist attraction. The volunteer staff are helpful and rightly proud of their achievements. One such efforts by management and staff to see it continue. normally operate on each Sunday, certain Saturdays and ", the glen was further improved in the late 19th century by the planting of many different types of tree. Reconstruction continued over the next couple of As a regular visitor to the Isle of Man, I too would like to recommend it. Doddington House, with the first passenger train being The Groudle Glen Railway is a ) narrow gauge railway north of Douglas in the Isle of Man which is owned and operated by a small group of enthusiastic volunteers and operates on summer Sundays; May to September and Wednesday evenings in July and August along with a number of annual special events. Please write to us about your experience with this museum, for corrections of our data or sending photos by using the Contact Form to the Museum Finder. Two stations were provided, one at each end of the line - coastal scenery, much beloved during the Victorian era. was operating over a shortened section between Lhen Coan and A fourth coach was ordered within the first year to cope with demand, followed by a further locomotive and four coaches eight years later. first line on the Island to offer the facility and trains Groudle Glen & Railway Situated just north of Douglas, Groudle spent centuries as an unremarkable hamlet of a few houses and farmsteads â until, that was, it was linked to the rest of the Island by the Manx Electric Railway in 1893. 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