Due to the unexpected firebox repair and new cab of sea lion, the volunteer team at the narrow gauge railway has got enough work to do this winter, so. Car 14 photography trip travel to ramsey and return on the mers only operational ratchet tram, car 14. Media in category groudle glen railway the following 54 files are in this category, out of 54 total. Groudle glen railway rolling stock news newspapers books scholar jstor november 2007 learn how and when to remove this template message. The groudle glen railway survives but the other attractions have gone. Groudle glen hotel edit directly opposite the station is the now closed groudle glen hotel which was built upon the arrival of the railway in 1893 and designed by the renowned architect baillie scott.
Steam locomotive brown bear has left the groudle glen railway on the isle of man and is heading for old hall farm engineering, in cumbria, where her final assembly will take place. A series of footpaths follow the stream down to a small pebbly beach at port groudle. Clemisons working six wheelers groudle glen railway. Two bedroom open plan cottage these secluded twobedroom cottages comfortably sleep up to four adults with ease. It was a glorious morning to ride this pleasant little line, and as a bonus the unique steamplex loco was in operation. Groudle glen railway and sealion rocks derelict places. Situated just north of douglas, groudle spent centuries as an unremarkable hamlet of a few houses and farmsteads until, that was, it was linked to the rest of.
Path to railway is though groudle glen we went on a wet day can be slippery as under trees next to river steps and step in odd place if not good at waking there a small car park near the groudle glen beach near a middle station some original locomotive still there good staff. All groudle selfcatering cottages are well decorated and continuously maintained to a high standard. Originally built in 1896, this heritage railway starts from groudle glen in onchan, which forms the east coast of the island. Groudle s threebedroom selfcatering cottages provide a perfect tranquil retreat for groups of up to six adults. The railway is owned and operated by a group of enthusiastic volunteers and operates in summer, along with annual special events, such as bunny and santa trains. Steam trains on this victorian tourist attraction run from the tree lined glen out onto the clifftops, where. Nice little steam railway through groudle glen and up along the coast to the site of the old zoo at sealion rocks. Not a very long line but thoroughly recommended, great views an a nice cup.
The groudle glen railway was a true narrow gauge railway, built in the late victorian era, catering for a holiday population whose ideals were short walks and the taking of bracing sea airs. Not a very long line but thoroughly recommended, great views an a nice cup of tea and a bun at the sea lion rocks station. The groudle glen railway is a narrow gauge railway north of douglas in the isle of man which is owned and operated by a small group of enthusiastic volunteers and operates on summer sundays. The groudle glen railway have officially renamed baguley locomotive, maltby. Buy groudle glen railway 1st by smith, david harland isbn. Feb 15, 2017 a visit to the ggr during our last day on the island, september 25th 2016.
The groudle glen railway is an isle of man registered charity which is owned and operated entirely by volunteers. Groudle glen is a small glen on the outskirts of onchan, easily accessed by car or from the manx electric railway description groudle glen is situated on the boundary between the parishes of onchan and lonan, 2 12 miles north of douglas. The railway s main station is a short but steep walk from groudle glen station through the glen. The groudle glen railway is a victorian narrow gauge railway loated in groudle glen in onchan. Groudle glen groudle glen is a small glen on the outskirts. It is a true narrow gauge railway, originally built in 1896, to cater for a holiday population whose ideals were short walks and the taking of bracing sea airs. A visit to the groudle glen 2 foot narrow gauge railway on the isle man. Groudle glen railway railway in onchan, onchan trade. Groudle glen railway douglas 2020 all you need to know. Comfortable loungedining room with tv and dvd player.
The groudle glen railway is a 2 ft 610 mm narrow gauge railway near onchan in the isle of. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Steam trains on this victorian tourist attraction run from the tree lined glen out onto the clifftops, where you can visit the new. These kits are available in 16mm scale running on 32mm track and 78ths scale running on 45mm track. Situated in an area of stunning natural beauty, your cottage lies on the edge of a beautiful manx glen, just a stones throw from a picturesque and secluded pebble beach. Despite the traditional manx weather, spirits were not dampened for the ceremony. Visit groudle glen railway on your trip to douglas or united. You may keep wondering about my love of the isle of man, the following somewhat simplistic railway system in an extremely idealistic setting should go some way to providing one of the answers. The groudle glen railway is a 2 ft 610 mm narrow gauge railway near onchan in the isle of man, on the boundary of onchan and lonan, which is owned and operated by a small group of enthusiastic volunteers and operates on summer sundays.
Isle of man guide transportation, groudle glen railway. The groudle glen railway, together with the sea lion rocks tea rooms, is a manx charity operated by volunteers. Due to the ongoing situation regarding covid19, the volunteers at groudle glen railway have decided the safest and most responsible. The groudle glen railway is a 2 ft narrow gauge railway near onchan in the isle of man, on the boundary of onchan and lonan, owned and operated by a small group of enthusiastic volunteers and operates on summer sundays. A narrow gauge railway just north of douglas in the isle of man it runs may to september on sundays, and during july and august on wednesday nights. Oct 18, 20 a visit to the groudle glen 2 foot narrow gauge railway on the isle man. Groudle glen railway is still a manx registered charity, operated solely by volunteers. Hidden away, down an enchanting walkway, interrupted by streams, viaducts, bridges and ultimately ending at a tiny railway station. May to september and wednesday evenings in july and august along with a number of annual special events. Broadbent as owner of bibaloe beg farm saw an opportunity when an electric railway was planned to travel around banks howe the hilly headland now used as the king edward bay golf course to act as a suburban railway to link douglas with the proposed. The groudle glen railway paperback january 1, 1989 by david smith author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. A visit to the ggr during our last day on the island, september 25th 2016. Steam trains on this victorian tourist attraction run from the tree lined glen out onto the clifftops, where you can visit the new visitor centre and enjoy.
May 11, 2020 groudle glen railway is a 2ft narrow gauge railway, originally built in the spring of 1896 for the surge of summertime tourists visiting the area. Groudle glen railway is a 2ft narrow gauge railway, originally built in the spring of 1896 for the surge of summertime tourists visiting the area. The waterwheel survived until earlier this year but has had to be demolished, although there are plans to rebuild it. Tickets available from the lhen coan station booking office. Price new from used from paperback, import, 1989 please retry. Our group recently stayed on the isle of man and had a great time visiting this volunteer run. With the opening of the manx electric railway line to laxey, ever increasing numbers visited groudle approx. Groudle glen railway opened on 22nd july 1896 by entrepreneur richard maltby broadbent.