Manx Electric Trailers 55-56

Manx Electric Trailers 55-56
Trailer Nos. 55 – 56

Trailer No. 56, Derby Castle Terminus
Manufacturer Electric Railway & Tramway Carriage Co., Ltd.
Built at Dick, Kerr & Co. works, Preston, Lancashire
Constructed 1904
Number built 2
Number in service 2
Number scrapped 1 (Rebuilt)
Formation Toastrack
Capacity 44
Operator Isle Of Man Heritage Railways
Depot(s) Derby Castle Depôt

This article details Trailer Nos. 55 – 56 of the Manx Electric Railway on the Isle of Man.

There two trailers have provided part of the mainline running fleet for many years and rarely exited service, except for routine maintenance. However, in 1999 trailer 56 was removed from service and has since been converted into the line's only disabled access saloon featuring removable swivel seating, hydraulic wheelchair ramps and accommodation for carers; at this time the car was also fitted with a public address system for use with winter saloon No. 22 for commentary guided trips of the line. Although bearing little resemblance to its original configuration the trailer was painted into traditional "house" colours of red and cream and sees limited service on the line subject to demand. Prior to is conversion there was no provision for disabled passengers on the railway.

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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