Manx Electric Car 34

Manx Electric Car 34
Car No. 34
Manufacturer Manx Electric Railway
Built at Derby Castle Depôt
Constructed 1895 / 1994
Number built 2 (Original & Replica)
Number in service 1 (Replica)
Number scrapped 1 (Original)
Formation Works Car (Two Cabs/Open Wagon)
Capacity Non-Passenger Vehicle
Operator Isle Of Man Heritage Railways
Depot(s) Derby Castle Depôt
Specifications
Traction system 4 x SEHC 25 hp (19 kW)
Power output 100 hp (75 kW)
Electric system(s) 550 V DC
Current collection method Overhead
Gauge 3 ft  (914 mm)

Car No.34 (formerly Car No. 7 of the Snaefell Mountain Railway) is the only non-passenger tramcar on the Manx Electric Railway on the Isle of Man.

In late 1994 work began on the construction of a replica of a works car on the Snaefell Mountain Railway No. 7 (colloquially known as "Maria") intended to be an historical representation of this car to tie in as an attraction for the line's centenary the following year. After limited use on the mountain line and following a change of railway management the car was deemed to not be of any use so it was converted to 3' 0" gauge for use on the coastal line and re-numbered 34 in sequence with the line's other power cars. It is now painted in high-visibility yellow and red livery and fitted with a large diesel generator so it can be used in the event of power failure. It is unlikely to ever return to its original line.

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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