Manx Electric Cars 29-33

Manx Electric Cars 29-33
Car Nos. 29 – 33
Manufacturer Electric Railway & Tramway Carriage Co. Ltd
Built at Dick, Kerr & Co. works, Preston, Lancashire
Constructed 1904
Number built 6
Number in service 6
Formation Open Toastrack
Capacity 56 Passengers
Operator Isle Of Man Heritage Railways
Depot(s) Derby Castle Depôt
Specifications
Traction system 4 x GEC60 traction motors of 27 hp (20 kW)
Power output 108 hp (81 kW)
Electric system(s) 550 V DC
Current collection method Overhead
Braking system(s) Air
Gauge 3 ft  (914 mm)

This article details Car Nos. 29–33 of the Manx Electric Railway on the Isle of Man.

The seventh and final batch of motorcars to arrive are all extant today, but only two remain in service; by far the most powerful of the line's stock, these cars all remain on the line today, with 32 and 33 still in regular service; they were designed to haul two trailers when built but this was never a day-to-day feature of operation, although they have on occasion hauled two trailers in conjunction with enthusiasts events. Sister car 29 is in store at Homefield depot having been out of service for many years whilst 30 and 31 are in store on the railway itself but have not turned a wheel in service for many years.

References

  • Mike Goodwyn (1993). Manx Electric. Platform Five. ISBN 9781872524528. 
  • Keith Pearson (1992). 100 Years Of Manx Electric Railway. Leading Edge. ISBN 0948135387. 
  • Robert Hendry (1978). Manx Electric Album. Hillside Publishing. ISBN 0950593303. 
  • Norman Jones (1994). Isle Of Man Tramways. Foxline Publishing. ISBN 1-870119-32-0. 

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