On this day, we hope to have a guided visit to the various railway installations, including the loco shed and works, and the signal box. Another journey on the Manx Electric Railway sets us down at Laxey, location of the largest working water wheel in the world. It was built in 1854 to pump water from the nearby lead mines, and commands wonderful views over the rolling countryside. Built in 1895, the line is five miles long and has gradients as steep as 1 in 12. There is an exhibition at the top and, of course, there are breathtaking views of the island and across the Irish Sea.
Participants are responsible for making their own way to the Isle of Man.
Many regional airports serve the island, and ferries operate from Heysham and Liverpool. For anyone wishing to extend their stay for a few days and explore the island further, there are many idyllic places to visit, as well as interesting sites of railway or industrial archaeology. For more about David see Who's Who For more about The Isle of Man , visit the Isle of Mann Government web site.