Two Unique Trips Back to Back: Isle of Man Steam Railway and easyJet's Shortest Flight...
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
- When the time came for me to leave the Isle of Man, this fantastic place had one surprise left up its sleeve. In how many places can you catch a STEAM TRAIN to the airport? Well over here it's about as normal as catching a steam train to Tesco for your shopping! Join me on this unique airport transfer, followed by a look at the shortest flight by any low-cost airline (in this part of the world anyway).
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Just a short video today, I'm sick after my last adventure which didn't quite go to plan (but that's for another day)...Still, I hope you enjoy the video and I wish you all a fantastic weekend!
Get well soon!
Sorry you’re not well Steve - hope you’re feeling better soon!
No need to apologise, hope you both have a good weekend
Gosh I hope it wasn’t food poisoning 😮
Get well soon Steve sending healing vibes
The British do islands so well don't they. That train was a great example of it and it's not per say a touristy thing. The people of Man actually use it. You have done this Isle of Man tourist board a great favour with these vlogs. Even with the weather it looked great.👍
You're so right - the locals use it all the time! :)
The thing that you saw at 3:08 shows the pressure of an automatic/continuous vacuum brake! Vacuum brakes were first introduced in the mid-1860s. Vacuum brakes weren't introduced to the Isle of Man until the late 1920s after a train ran into Douglas station with insufficient braking power as a misunderstanding led to the guard and brakeman being left behind and thus having no one on board to apply the handbrakes, resulting in the death of the train's fireman.
Ballasalla comes from the Manx name Balley Sallagh or "place of willows". Port Erin comes from the Manx name Purt Çhiarn or "Lord's Port". Douglas on the other hand is derived from the Early Celtic 'Duboglassio' or "black river". While the railway of course now only goes between Douglas and Port Erin at 15.5 miles or 25 km, it used to have a network of over 46 miles or 74 km that also served Peel, Ramsey, and the small mining village of Foxdale. Formed in 1870 with the first line following three years later, the Isle of Man Railway Company operated services until 1977, merging with the Manx Northern Railway and Foxdale Railway in 1905. Today, it is owned by the Isle of Man government.
Once again, thanks for taking the time to share this - very interesting stuff!
Steve, your face whilst on the steam train was like a kid in a free chocolate factory. Great blog!!!
Oh it was all just too exciting for me :D
Your Maitland locomotive was built in 1905! It is named after Dalrymple Maitland who was a Company Director of the Isle of Man Railway as well as the Speaker of the House of Keys from 1909 to 1919. Most of the locomotives of the Isle of Man Railway (except No. 15 Caledonia which was built by Dübs & Co in Glasgow) was built by the Beyer, Peacock and Company in Manchester between 1873 and 1926. Founded by Charles Beyer, Richard Peacock and Henry Robertson, it traded from 1854 until 1966. Charles Beyer was originally from Germany, and he had undertaken engineering training before moving to England in 1831 at age 21.
Charles secured employment as a draughtsman at Sharp, Roberts and Company's Atlas works in central Manchester, which manufactured cotton mill machinery and had just started building locomotives for the Liverpool and Manchester Railway. By the time he resigned, he was the company's head engineer, and produced more than 600 locomotives. Peacock on the other hand was chief engineer of the Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway, and so when Beyer resigned, that gave him an opportunity to do business together. Henry Robertson was head of Brymbo Steelworks and was chief engineer for many railways like the Wirral Railway (now part of Merseyrail) and part of the Central Wales/Heart of Wales Line.
Thank you so much for this!
Yes that is a small museum , It’s free to go in but donations are very appreciated.
Ronaldsway Airport was known as HMS Urley for a period During WW2 and RAF Ronaldsway for a period during the same conflict.
It’s well worth a visit and also has free parking .
The Isle of Man is just so chocolate box lovely.
What a lovely train ride. And for the folks to use for their shopping. Wonderful 😊
It's so cool eh? I would love to do that, and even though they were going to Tesco, they looked so happy!
Beats the UK clogged up so many cars and stuck in traffic. What a fantastic way of life in IOM.
We fell in love with the IOM when we visited a few years ago. The electric trams, the horse drawn tram and the steam train were all fabulous. We even got to see some motorcycle racing at the Southern 100 road circuit, to which we took the train. The whole island is gorgeous beyond words. Thank you for reviving some cherished memories. 👏👏👍😎
I wanted to take a moment to express my appreciation for the incredible journey your Channel has taken me on. Your videos have transported me to Beautiful destinations TY so much !
Adam it's an absolute pleasure and messages like this keep me going!
@@steve-marsh A channel like this has beauty in it's seeming simplicity with Steve the excellent presenter. Loved the shot of the steam coming over the train. Never been on one but that looked brilliant and must have ben an amazing time when steam was in full use.
It may be a short one, but it's full of beautiful things: the train, the landscape and the Isle of Man in general! Thank you for this little gem!
Thanks Maria :)
This makes me want to plan a Manx holiday!
Really cool way to travel to an airport!! It’s these lesser known gems that you highlight on your travels that I find interesting!!!
There are so many things to see on the Isle of Man. that little air museum is absolutely worth a visit, specially in summer as the memorial garden is a sight to behold. When you book Easy jet always book the front seat on the left hand side. You get Speedy Boarding for free and 4ft of leg room too.
Cheers Ian! I'll remember all of this for next time :)
Airport transfer! Loving that 😅
That brings fond but distant memories. My Mum and Dad took me to IOM when I was a kid in 1958. We flew from Leeds-Bradford airport to Ronaldsway on A Silver City Airways De Haviland Heron. I have a photo om me disembarking dressed up in a suit (as was the norm in those days. That was long enough in the past that I experienced the horse tram, Electric Railway to Laxey/Ramsey. Snaefell Mountain Railway and Steam trains to all corners of the Island. Now living in Australia where the 3ft 6in gauge descendants of the Manx Steam engines ran in every state of the Commonwealth and a small number are still operational. The trip home from ION was as memorable as yours. The afternoon departure was cancelled because of fog. We were bussed to Andreas Airfield north of Ramsey in the evening but that flight too was cancelled and we were bussed back to Ronaldsway. Next morning we boarded a Bristol Superfrieghter which did a hop to Blackpool before going on to Leeds. Wonderful memories which you revived in detail. Many thanks.
Thanks so much for sharing this :)
What a delightful little trip, highlighting quaknt little steam trains along such a picturesque route!
Lovely!! 👍
Hi Steve, during a none race day at the June TT, I took the steam rail from Port Erin to Douglas, then on to Snaefell via the horse tram and Electric Railway. Brilliant, IoM is like Britain 50 years ago (that's a good thing).
Really enjoyed this segment of the Isle of Man shortest flight.
Fantastic airport transfer. 👍 Train looked so much more comfortable than the flight .
Oh how true that is!
I'm kind of loving that the Airport is a request stop.
Haha yes, shows how few of us use it!
As a railway enthusiast, this has to be one of the coolest airport express when it comes to a steam train, I could see myself trying that out when I see myself on the isle of man.
It must be unique eh? I couldn't wipe the smile from my face, and the airport transfer sure turned out a lot better than the flight!
Your journeys take us to a lot of places we probably wouldn't see and we are transported along with you and able to share the experience, thank you so much for your hard work in the making of these videos you come across as a really friendly person and your presentation is excellent.
Thank you.
Step back in time. What fun! Staton Station was so cute. Mind your head for low hanging branches.
The Isle of Man has certainly kept its heritage with all the trams and trains. Absolutely fabulous!
A special place indeed :)
That was amazing! I loved it! I really love steam trains! Or "Puff Puffs' as we called them when I was a wee lass.That train is just so cute! Also, the engine of the train is magnificent & in such excellent condition!! Outstanding! This wee journey on this classic train, along with the beautiful scenery & charming wee Railway Stations along the way, was truly awesome! I could literally ride back & forth on that wee train all day! Honestly, I just love trains! They are my absolute favorite...next to Ferries & Ships. Also,, it was so nice of the Conductor to give you that Compartment all to yourself like that as well. That's wonderful that you got to film from there & enjoy the Privacy that you so enjoy from inside that wee Compartment! Indeed! Thank you for sharing this truly delightful experience!🚂🙂
They were so happy and friendly Annie, I'm not surprised, I wouldn't mind that as a job as well :)
@@steve-marsh Me too! Yes, I noticed that too! They were really friendly! Even the folks in the back Compartment of the train were all waving & calling goodbye to you as you left the train.That was also so cute! Such a friendly bunch of lads! Well, thanks again Steve for another delightful experience! Hope you're feeling better very soon. Enjoy the rest of your day!
Steve. You have inspired me to do so much more adventurous travelling. I've done Edinburgh to Belfast Intl and back the same day. I'm booking Perth to Newcastle via Edinburgh, catching the DFDS shuttle bus and taking the overnight ferry to Amsterdam. I'm then taking the shuttle bus into the city, spending the afternoon there before catching the train to the airport and flying back to Edinburgh where my husband will pick me up from the tram at Ingliston P&R. Just a fun jaunt Marsh style.
Sounds absolutely fantastic! (but you knew I'd like those kinds of trip) ;)
This has put a big big smile on my face. Thank you!
Glad to hear it! Thanks :)
Steve like a big kid on the steam train. It would have been me too. Lovely train ride.
It was such a cool way to finish off my flying visit to IoM!
Thanks Steve wow what a great little train, your smile said it all, I loved how when it dropped you off in the middle of almost no where you captured the silence that falls as the train steams off into the distance and the railway goes silent until the next train....its an eerie feeling sometimes but you captured that....thanks again Steve regards Doc from Down Under in Australia
Cheers mate! I liked that clip too :) Although more caught by luck than design!
Really great video again stve. As to the kid kicking the back of your seat,you should have spoken to the parent. Kids are allowed to much leeway these days. They need to learn respect for others. Only by bringing it to the parents attention can we hope to get back to parental responsibilty and a less annoying stress free life. I always comment oon bad behaviour dirctly to the parents. If more of us did maybe these useless parent would learn they have a duty to society to teach manners to their awful kids
Seconded, I was mildly irritated to hear the complaint and see what I think was no action.
that little train was fun!!!!
The coolest airport transfer I’ve ever seen 😮 steam train and beautiful scenery. It reminded me of a scene from the old movie “the Railway Children “
Yes! You are so right :)
We absolutely love your videos Steve.
Nice wee trains. Very handy to be so close Used to love the IOM when we went on holidays
The IOM motor museum is worth a look next time you go over.
there Great video 2x👍
Cheers mate!
Watching your videos adds endless things to my bucket list. Another great work, Steve. Thansk
Who knew that memory loss could be a blessing? I'm watching this video for the second or third time and enjoying it as though it's my first time seeing it. 😅 I just watched another Isle of Man video for (at least) the third time and thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks for the memories, Steve, short-lived though they may sometimes be. 😊
What a lovely little railway, clearly very well maintained, and what beauties those tank engines are!
Steve: what a neat steam train journey!😅😅
The steam railway has a little secret. It is also the route of a waste water main from the south of the island to the waste water treatment plant for the island. the railway track was getting a little wobbly so did need a lot of work and they needed a simple route for the pipe. So they took out the track, put in the pipe and relayed the track on a nice smooth bed over the pipe. Some valve stations can be seen track side.
There's some neat information! Cheers!
Wow a go round what fun every pilot loves these
It was scary not knowing what was happening down the back :D
Totally agree Steve flying is exhausting, compared to travelling on the ground
Yeah, that wasn't a fun flight at all, I'll always be looking for alternatives in future!
Isle of Man is a like a different world isn't it, and by the look of it a better one! I was once approached by a recruitment company to see if I was interested in an IT job there - to which I said no. Looks like I made a big mistake... 🤦
It really is a perfect place for a visit, but of course living there can be a different experience, so who knows!
great video , again 👍🏻thank you 🙏🏻💫
hearing the tram guy speak with a Liverpudlian accent reminded me that my grandparents used to holiday regularly on the IOM, they lived in Liverpool. i've never been to the IOM and live in London, so not quite such a convenient hop. one day!
Grrat ride, Steve. Smart tip the Ronaldsway Halt ;-)
I grew up on the (Indian) Railways and I agree: the smell of steam mixed with burning coal is unique and refreshing. The meter in the guard's compartment is the vacuum meter. Vacuum is generated by a vacuum pump in the locomotive. As long as there is vacuum in the line, the brakes are off. If the driver let's air in the pipe by pulling a lever, brakes are applied. The wheel behind you was a manual brake, but that is only for that carriage and to be used in an emergency.
Thanks so much for this mate!
My first look at your videos. Most enjoyable.I will be back!
Hey John, thanks so much!!!
What a charming experience on the little railway. Everybody knows everybody and locals use it for their shopping. Cute!
Och I was in IOM week before last and took a taxi to airport. Didn't realise the train did that journey 😢. And yes, greatest flight ever, we left Ronaldsway at 5.08pm and touched down in Belfast at 5.35pm. loving your videos.
Thanks Bernadette! Some place eh? We both have reasons to go back :)
Perhaps a video of that full steam train journey for when you come back to Man? As always, a fun video. Thanks!
Oh absolutely, I tried to work in a 'full-route' journey, but it just didn't leave me enough time!
Gives you a reason to go back! @@steve-marsh
It feels like it is out of a fairytale ❤️
So true!
I hope you’re on the mend mate. What a lovely little railway journey, the look of happiness on your face was a thing to behold. 22 minutes in the air - impressive!
Cheers mate, let's just say plenty time at home to get well up to date with edits :)
Watching this video for 2nd time, very interesting video 😊
Enjoying this. Hope you feel better soon Steve too.
Thanks Clare!
Proper 'Ivor the Engine' noises from the loco. I love it.
Haha yes :)
Great video Steve, looking forward to the next one
Good video Steve, always good from you. I always enjoy the weekly videos. Thanks.
A pleasure mate!
that train was awesome!
I love trains. My Scottish grandfather (from Gourock, born 1887) was an engineer on the Flying Scotsman probably around 1920-1940. My grandson who just turned 3 also loves trains. When he was 2 he got to pick out a toy and he just took his time looking all around until he saw a red train in a bin and he picked it up and was amazed. He even slept with it.
Loved the steam train, so fantastic.
Being kicked in the back is no fun.
Hope your the flight to Edinburgh and the drive home was pleasing.
Cheers.👋
Steve what a great train. A fabulous video. Thanks and have a good week.
Thanks, you too!
What a loverly trip.on the railway ideal transport to get about xx
Thanks Myra!
How fabby was that; if I lived in I.o.M. I'd go to Tesco on that wee train too. Smiled all the way through that (now off to Rightmove lol)
I know right, what a way to do the shopping! Idylic place!
So a proper planes, steam trains and automobiles trip.
Well done you
Fab VG 10/10 Isle of Man seems to be great
Cheers mate! It is a transport enthusiasts DREAM that island!
I have to say how much I enjoyed your videos good work!
I’m in New Zealand, iv have thoroughly enjoyed this vid. I lived over in uk back in the 80s but never made my way over to Isle of Man. Brilliant brilliant.
What an interesting video! Love those little traiñs,
Thanks Christine!
Loved the steam train journey your face said it all you where like a kid with a new toy. Thank you for taking me along and I hope you stay safe and well, cheers.
Cheers Simon! Haha so true!
I recently discovered your channel and your travel adventures along with the interesting commentary are such a delight that I absolutely must watch every single episode. You have my most sincere thanks, Steve. Keep on traveling.
Really appreciate it, thank you!
Fascinating, Steve, and as a former aviation professional, I particularly enjoyed this video and like you I rate easyJet highly amongst the European low-cost carriers. The train episode was most interesting and isn't it great to see private/social railway groups maintaining our wonderul railway heritage in the UK! As ever, many thanks indeed for another superb video 😊
Well said mate, and everyone working there was so friendly and helpful. I think I caught IoM airport at a bad time with all the delays, but on a normal day, it would be a pleasure to transit there
A great video Steve. Thanks for sharing.
An absolute pleasure!
A big thumbs up for the video, thank you. I know what you meant about the worst seat possible....I'm like a magnet when it comes to sort of thing, cheers.
Haha glad it's not just me! :D
Happy memories.
A virtual commuter with my season pass/es.
If only the weather was better it could be paradise.
Ain't that the truth!
Hope your feeling better soon.yes i know the feeling getting a seat kicking child behind you.happened to me once on a coach trip from stoke to llandudno.the mum was oblivious to my discomfort despite me asking him not to do it.what a lovley train journey it takes you back being on a steam train.i flew fron manchester to the Isle on Man and Ronaldsway airport was practicly empty on there and back.thank you.
It's funny, the intention had been to make this video about the flight, but it turned out the steam train was a MUCH more enjoyable experience!
Love a steam train!! X
Just about the perfect trip for a transport geek Steve - a steam railway and a flight! Shame you missed the go around at EDI though, that would have been fun. Coincidentally, the aircraft you flew in was the same one I flew from Glasgow to Birmingham in a few days ago. That was 52 minutes in the air, positively long haul compared to your flight!
Yeah I learned a lesson there to always be ready for the unexpected. I actually sensed something was going to happen, but put it down to an active imagination!
Boy did you get spoiled by those guy's on the train !!! 😂😂😂 That was fun Steve...:):):) If that flight would have been any longer with that "little bugger" kicking my seat I would have said something to his parents...😝😝😝
Overall Steve that was another excellent trip report...:):):)
Me too - I was glad though it was a 20 odd minute flight!
Thanks for another excellent video Steve. Entertaining as always.
I hope you have fully recovered.
Cheers! I'm (almost) back to normal!
What a fantastic wee railway, the wee chuffer gets along nicely does it not,
That train ride transported us 100 years + back in time and you did it justice with every possible angle capturing the magic of it. Loved it!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much!
Merry Christmas to you both, loved seeing all the lights well done to the kids that designed them as they are all works of art.
Hope you both have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🎉
Thoroughly enjoyed the video. Get well soonxx
Thanks Glenys! Glad I don't have any trips booked this week with this horrible cold!
Enjoyed your videos of the Isle Of Man trip. I've been going over for years and love the place. The racing that was due to start was the Manx Grand Prix rather than the TT. They do run a 'Classic TT' the same time-but it ain't the TT! So you need to go back at the end of May 🙂 for that. When you stopped off in Laxey, as well as the shop you should have tried the pubs-the one right by the station is pretty unique. In Ramsey if you'd caught the later tram back you could have visited the best pub on the island-The Trafalgar on the quayside-only yards from where you were. it's a cracking pub that even my mates fra Glasgae like. 😉
You have to Love a Steam Train..... Always the best form of Transport..... Especially if it has a Bar on board.... :-))))
Great video… most enjoyable. Would love to visit the Isle after the last two…
Cheers Ben! Well worth a visit if you get the chance!
Get well soon . thanks for doing it .💙💐✈️🌍
Thanks mate! Just a horrible cold after another trip filled with rain !
@@steve-marsh and you had a go around in the plane.✈️💙
Having just watched your excellent 13 1/2 hour rail journey from Aberdeen to penzance, this was a lovely change of pace on a very cool wee steam train. Thanks.
Really enjoyed that thanks Steve - I now want to visit the IoM! 😁
That fairy-tale railway journey! Looked like you were travelling at about 90mph, but I guess it was no more than 40. I bet that was one of the most fun train rides you've ever made, Steve. Thank you!
It so was! Thank YOU!
Oh Steve, that's got to be the AIRPORT TRANSFER in the world!!! (Who is/was Ronald?!?!) Loved it Steve, feel better!!!
Cheers mate, incredible eh!
OMG this is fantastic! The journey of the steam locomotive is more than enough justification for me to visit
Totally agree! :)
Steve, I don't think your smile could get any bigger!😊
Lovely video Steve, I think I need to go to the Isle of Man, steam trains, trams, even horse drawn trams, amazing. You asked about other ways of getting to the airport, well not so cool as your steam train but I sometimes go by catamaran ferry, which only stops by request at certain times of the day. Airport stop is at a wobbly, sometimes slippery with ice, floating jetty to a waiting bus up to the airport in Bergen. Or I can do walk, bus, bus on ferry, more bus, same bus, then tram/light railway.
Wow that is right up there, and boats have the win in my book! :)
Great video we love taking grandchildren on Severn Valley Steam trains to see Santa & this year it will be Gloucester Steam train. Off on Easy jet on Wednesday so will have 2 of your videos to look forward to. Safe travels.
Aw amazing, they will love it :)
I have just found your channel and am browsing through you posts I like what I have seen so far
Hey welcome aboard and thank you!
Thanks Steve another great video, the steam train is a great way to get around, I use it on a weekly basis with the residents pass. Great value way of getting around as the Manx would say "Traa dy Liooar" from the Manx language is "Time enough". This is a famous Manx saying which relates to the laid back lifestyle of the Manx people and the Isle of Man in general. Cheers rob
Thanks so much for this Rob! Never take that trip for granted :)
@@steve-marsh no we are so luck to live here, my next trip for my channal is the Plymouth to Santander ferry on a mini cruise should be interesting only 2 hours ashore in Santander!
Magical. 😍
Really good thank you loved the train 😊
Cheers mate!
Great video as usual Steve.
Wow what a fantastic train journey, you looked like a kid in a sweet shop as i would have been.
It was really nice of the guard to let you use his compartment.
And to get off by the airport, awesome.
Look forward to the next one.
Cheers Tim, pretty special way to round off my IoM trip :)
Flying Easy jet tomorrow Mallorca to Glasgow with trepidation ! Had to label my suitcase myself at Glasgow and got on plane to find somebody already on my seat. Stewardess moved him only to find I was sitting next to a girl with child on knee. After screaming and banging phone on table she fell asleep thank God!
Haha sounds like every one of my flights these days :D Safe trip!