Isle Of Man Steam Railway

This is supposed to be the 'as built' livery even down to the different lining and is quite dark in reality - sometimes it is hard to judge from a photo.
Ray.

 

On a similar theme, is it just me or has the Royal Saloon been painted in slightly darker shades of red and cream than the service fleet? It looks stunning either way, I'm just curious!

Also, has No. 9 had a new smokebox door made? I seem to recall she carried a plywood mock-up for many years!

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It has. These are the colours that it had in the 70's when last used for royal duties etc. and this was how it was displayed in the museum from 1975. As for No.9's smokebox door, the plan was to borrow the one from No.8 putting a new one on Fenella at overhaul. Plywood! Way too extravagant - it was a bit of old fibreboard which the late Mike Buttell put on when she was stored (with 8) in P.E. engine shed. He also repainted her with some "yucky" grey/green paint left over from painting Port Erin station building.
Ray.

 

Thanks for satisfying my curiosity, Ray. The attention to detail that's gone into these restorations is just wonderful.

 

https://www.iomsrsa.org/news/2020-2...qaPvzxn-dk3IMB0ARg_aem_pL2yRnCCM8Kj3VO24D8cLQ

F.6 transferred from Phyllis Rampton Trust to IOMSRSA, after its arrival on the island earlier this month.

 

Excellent news!
But...
"Shipping the carriages to the mainland was no small feat."
What were they doing on the Calf of Man anyway...?

 

Here is a picture of F5 when the railway was closed in May 1966.

 

Very pleased that F.6 is back home ...

at least being in collection X more or less guaranteed survival

 

As there were no train services on Tuesday the opportunity was taken to have a bit of a reshuffle in Port Erin Railway Museum. Loco No.9 Douglas which was cosmetically restored by volunteers in time for the Heritage Transport Festival in July and 'Royal' saloon F36 which has been restored to usable condition 'in house' were brought down to Port Erin and placed on display in the museum. Full details can be read here https://www.iomsrsa.org/news/2020-2025/2025/stock-movements-011025
Ray.

 

Very Nice - I saw another version of this view earlier today !

 

Thanks for posting this update. Where is Peveril now?
"removed Wagon M.78, M.N.Ry. No.6 and No.6 Peveril from the exhibition hall to make way for the arriving major exhibits."

 

No idea as No.5 is in 6's previous storage place in Port St.Mary goods shed.
Ray.

 

I heard it had gone to Douglas but I’m not 100% certain.

Geoff

 

IMR No.3 Pender will shortly be available to view again after a 6 year break while the M.O.S.I Power Hall was being revamped https://www.manchestereveningnews.c...cience-industry-museums-iconic-power-32622274
Ray.

 

Considering the horse tramway 150th... is there any intention to reinstate the closed section, or is that pretty much gone forever?

 

In answer to a question the DoI have stated that they still intend to complete the work but not in time for 2026. An opportunity missed IMHO.
Ray.

 

The 'foal naming ceremony' must surely be a first. I hope they're not going to screw a brass 'plate to the side of the poor animal?!

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Or break a bottle of champagne over its head...

 

It’s a variant of the “pin the the the tail on the donkey” game …

Tom