Name: The History of Tram Car No.1 of the Manx Electric Railway | Videos | Gan Jing World
Uploaded: 2023-12-04T23:50:03.634Z
Duration: 1 min 36 s
Description: A short film exploring the history of the oldest operational electric tramcar in the world. The Manx Electric Railway Car No.1 is the first ever item of rollin... | Videos | Gan Jing World

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A short film exploring the history of the oldest operational electric tramcar in the world.

The Manx Electric Railway Car No.1 is the first ever item of rolling stock obtained for the MER in 1893, from G.F Milnes, for the Douglas and Laxey Coast Electric Tramway.
Having entered service during September 1893, and still in operation today, it is the Guinness Book of Records authenticated Oldest Operational Electric Tramcar in the World still operating on its original line.

The film is made to mark its 130th anniversary in 2023.
Presented by Andrew Scarffe.
Made at the Derby Castle Yard in Douglas, in May 2023.
With thanks to the Manx Electric Railway and Isle of Man Transport.
https://manxelectricrailway.co.uk/

Film produced by Culture Vannin in 2023.
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