Manx Electric Trailers 36-39

Manx Electric Trailers 36-39
Trailer Nos. 36 – 39
Manufacturer G.F. Milnes & Co., Ltd.
Built at Cleveland Street Works, Birkenhead, The Wirral
Constructed 1894
Number built 4
Number scrapped 2 (lost in fire)
Formation Crossbench
Capacity 44 Passengers
Operator Isle Of Man Heritage Railways
Depot(s) Derby Castle Depôt

This article details Trailer Nos. 36–39 of the Manx Electric Railway on the Isle of Man.

These lightweight trailers were purchased in 1894 for the opening of the new part of the line between Groudle Glen and Laxey Station and were of lightweight construction; of the four supplied only two survive today, with 38 and 39 having been lost in the Laxey Car Sheds fire of 1930 and not replaced. Happily though No. 37 remains as part of the active fleet in particular used to accompany Car No. 2 as part of the "vintage" set during enthusiasts events. The other surviving member of the class, No. 36 remains in store at Homefield Bus Garage having been out of use for many years the car shed at Laxey until its roof was removed. The remaining servicable trailer carries a plain red livery and does not carry any operating titles, just the fleet number on the dash panels.

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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