Snaefell Mountain Railway 5 built 1895

Snaefell Mountain Railway 5 built 1895

Present Location Laxey
Designed For Snaefell Mountain Railway
Built 1895
Built By Milnes
Where Built Birkenhead
General Type Enclosed single-decker
First Number 5
Present Number 5
Status Restored
Condition Good
Operating Yes
Storage Under cover
Controllers Kiepe electro-pneumatic control
Motors BGC56 2 x 67hp
Bogies London Transport Milnes-type
Gauge 3ft 6in
Seats (Downstairs//Upstairs) 48
Rarity Few
Importance Very Significant
Additional Notes Rebodied without a clerestory 1971 after fire at Snaefell Summit 8/1970; new bogies and Aachen electrical equipment 1978-9.
Main Photo Taken By Philip Walton
Date of Image 28/06/2017
At Risk No
Record Last Updated 08/04/2025



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