Claim: Four rail transports operating largely to what is known as "Manx Standard Gauge" have opened on the Isle of Man in 1896.
Evidence: These operate largely to what is known as "Manx Standard Gauge" (3 ft (914 mm) narrow gauge) and together they comprise about 65 miles (105 km) of Victorian railways and tramways. 1896 Groudle Glen Railway Upper Douglas Cable Tramway 1896 Douglas Southern Electric Tramway or Marine Drive railway 1896 Port Soderick Cliff Lift 1896