Snaefell Mountain Railway 5 built 1895

Snaefell Mountain Railway 5 built 1895

Snaefell Mountain Railway  5 built 1895
Snaefell Mountain Railway 5 built 1895

 

Present Location Laxey
Designed For Snaefell Mountain Railway
Built by Milnes
Where built Birkenhead
General type Enclosed single-decker
First Number 5
Present Number 5
Owner Isle of Man Government
Status Restored
Condition Good
Operating Yes
Stored Under cover
Controllers Kiepe electro-pneumatic control
Motors BGC56 2 x 67hp
Bogies London Transport Milnes-type
Gauge 3ft 6in
Rarity Few
Historical Significance Very Significant
Notes Rebodied without a clerestory 1971 after fire at Snaefell Summit 8/1970; new bogies and Aachen electrical equipment 1978-9.
Seats Downstairs/Upstairs 48
Photo by Philip Walton
Photo Date 28/06/2017
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 18/08/2021


 
 


 

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