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Groudle Glen Railway

Douglas, Isle of Man

Owned by the Isle of Man Steam Railway Supporters' Association and operated entirely by volunteers, Groudle Glen Railway was originally built in the 1890's and has been restored since the 1980's. The first section of the line was re-opened for public passenger trains in 1986 and in 1992 train services were extended to the original, rebuilt station at Sea Lion Rocks.

Situated approx. 2 miles from Douglas, a variety of trains operate during the year from Lhen Coan, the main station, to the terminus at Sea Lion Rocks. The railway runs about one and a half miles on 2 foot track from inside a beautiful glen towards the coast and is a perfect way to enjoy the stunning Isle of Man scenery. In service are 2 Steam locomotives, 2 diesel locomotives and a battery operated Polar Bear. Trains run on Sundays from April to September, on Wednesday evenings during July and August and on Tuesday evenings in August.

At Sea Lion Rocks station there is a cafe staffed by volunteers providing hot drinks, light snacks, souvenirs, sweets and ice creams and cool drinks. On the platform at Lhen Coan station there is a small shop selling train related souvenirs, 'Thomas the Tank' and 'Ivor the Engine' products and a full range of locos, stock and track from Accucraft and Peco available at very keen prices.