Manx Electric Trailers 55-56

Trailer Nos. 55 – 56 are trailers of the Manx Electric Railway on the Isle of Man.

Trailer Nos. 55 – 56
Trailer No. 56, Derby Castle Terminus
ManufacturerElectric Railway & Tramway Carriage Co., Ltd.
Built atDick, Kerr & Co. works, Preston, Lancashire
Constructed1904
Number built2
Number in service2
Number scrapped1 (Rebuilt)
FormationToastrack
Capacity44
OperatorsIsle Of Man Heritage Railways
DepotsDerby Castle Depôt

These 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

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  • Mike Goodwyn (1993). Manx Electric. Platform Five. ISBN 978-1-872524-52-8.
  • Keith Pearson (1992). 100 Years Of Manx Electric Railway. Leading Edge. ISBN 0-948135-38-7.
  • Robert Hendry (1978). Manx Electric Album. Hillside Publishing. ISBN 0-9505933-0-3.
  • Norman Jones (1994). Isle Of Man Tramways. Foxline Publishing. ISBN 1-870119-32-0.

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