Car No.7 is a ‘Tunnel Car’ built in 1894 by G.F Milnes for the Manx Electric Railway (M.E.R). Like other cars in its series, it was originally fitted with Milnes Series 3 Trucks and Mather & Platt motors, which were replaced with ‘Brush D’ Trucks and air brake equipment in 1903. The car underwent few… Continue reading Electric Trams of Douglas and Laxey
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Tramcar No7 at Laxey Station
Motor vehicle No.7 was the fourth of six ‘Tunnel Cars’ (so named owing to their lengthy and slender interiors) constructed by G.F Milnes for the M.E.R in 1894. In line with the relaxation of its series, No.7 was shipped with Milnes Collection 3 Vans equipped with Mather & Platt motors, however this was replaced in… Continue reading Tramcar No7 at Laxey Station