Two Unique Trips Back to Back: Isle of Man Steam Railway and easyJet's Shortest Flight...
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!
@grahamstubbs4962
10 ай бұрын
Get well soon!
@ohheyitskevinc
10 ай бұрын
Sorry you’re not well Steve - hope you’re feeling better soon!
@johnallan4826
10 ай бұрын
No need to apologise, hope you both have a good weekend
@dee74raz
10 ай бұрын
Gosh I hope it wasn’t food poisoning 😮
@barball3955
10 ай бұрын
Get well soon Steve sending healing vibes
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.
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
Once again, thanks for taking the time to share this - very interesting stuff!
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.👍
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
You're so right - the locals use it all the time! :)
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.
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this!
Steve, your face whilst on the steam train was like a kid in a free chocolate factory. Great blog!!!
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
Oh it was all just too exciting for me :D
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. 👏👏👍😎
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 .
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 !
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
Adam it's an absolute pleasure and messages like this keep me going!
@geeeeeeeezzzzzzzzzz
10 ай бұрын
@@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!
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
Thanks Maria :)
@rosemarymee
10 ай бұрын
This makes me want to plan a Manx holiday!
What a lovely train ride. And for the folks to use for their shopping. Wonderful 😊
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
It's so cool eh? I would love to do that, and even though they were going to Tesco, they looked so happy!
@endlessglizzys_.0233
10 ай бұрын
Beats the UK clogged up so many cars and stuck in traffic. What a fantastic way of life in IOM.
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.
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing this :)
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).
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.
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
Cheers Ian! I'll remember all of this for next time :)
I'm kind of loving that the Airport is a request stop.
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
Haha yes, shows how few of us use it!
The Isle of Man is just so chocolate box lovely.
Really cool way to travel to an airport!! It’s these lesser known gems that you highlight on your travels that I find interesting!!!
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.
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
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!
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
@daviddines479
6 ай бұрын
Seconded, I was mildly irritated to hear the complaint and see what I think was no action.
Step back in time. What fun! Staton Station was so cute. Mind your head for low hanging branches.
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.
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
There's some neat information! Cheers!
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... 🤦
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
It really is a perfect place for a visit, but of course living there can be a different experience, so who knows!
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.
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
Sounds absolutely fantastic! (but you knew I'd like those kinds of trip) ;)
Airport transfer! Loving that 😅
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!
What a delightful little trip, highlighting quaknt little steam trains along such a picturesque route! Lovely!! 👍
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.
Fantastic airport transfer. 👍 Train looked so much more comfortable than the flight .
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
Oh how true that is!
Steve like a big kid on the steam train. It would have been me too. Lovely train ride.
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
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
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
Cheers mate! I liked that clip too :) Although more caught by luck than design!
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.
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
Thanks Bernadette! Some place eh? We both have reasons to go back :)
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.
Really enjoyed that thanks Steve - I now want to visit the IoM! 😁
Thanks for keep sharing the amazing journeys you take steve. Always great and full of useful information
Another awesome wee video . Thanks Steve. Love your trips and little side journeys. Your videos always arrive on my Saturday night and I wait every week to see them . Keep it up and be safe. Cheers
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
Cheers Gavin! I'd hoped to have a longer video out this week, but struck down with cold!
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.
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!🚂🙂
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
They were so happy and friendly Annie, I'm not surprised, I wouldn't mind that as a job as well :)
@Annie4Always
10 ай бұрын
@@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!
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.
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for this mate!
Really enjoyed this segment of the Isle of Man shortest flight.
What a lovely little railway, clearly very well maintained, and what beauties those tank engines are!
Absolutely loved the Isle Of Man videos, it's yet another location I'm adding to my list thanks to you! :)
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
Ah glad to hear it Graeme, thanks very much!
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!
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
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!
Steve you always seem to find the wee gems. Great video Thanks Again 👍💙
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
Thanks Wendy, I was very happy to stumble upon this one!
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.
This was wonderful, what a cute little train that is. A couple of those shots you took on the train I thought you were riding on the top of the carriage. Great video presentation as always. Had my first Easy Jet experience from London. It can be a bit dodgy. Fantastic as always Steve. I always look forward to Saturday mornings to see what you have been up to. ❤ from Canada.
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
Cheers Wanda! This was a perfect way to end my wee trip, and the transfer sure ended up better than the flight!
I have done one go-around in my time, arrival at Syndey (Australia) .. 2nd time was a safe landing, very pleased to say!! You've convinced me to visit the Isle of Man, not sure when but it's on my bucket list.
Totally agree Steve flying is exhausting, compared to travelling on the ground
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
Yeah, that wasn't a fun flight at all, I'll always be looking for alternatives in future!
Wow what a great Airport transfer takes you back to the Grand old Days. The only transfer to top it, maybe on a original 1907 Isle of Man TT bike lol. A great video as always . Thanks Steve
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
Haha now THAT would be a video!
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.
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
Cheers Tim, pretty special way to round off my IoM trip :)
Watching your videos adds endless things to my bucket list. Another great work, Steve. Thansk
What a fantastic way to get to the airport. Loved the video Steve and nice one on the go around you can really feel the power of the aircraft. Hope you are both well
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
Cheers mate! Aye, it was a real treat! I just have a horrible cold, but hoping to shake it off soon so we can get out together to make another vid!
@robbiephillipstravelsofple4790
10 ай бұрын
Hopefully you feel better soon Steve all the best
Magical. 😍
We absolutely love your videos Steve.
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. 😊
Great video Steve, looking forward to the next one
Great vldeo! The ups and downs of travel all so well covered by the itchy feet of Mr Marsh!!
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
Haha cheers! Yeah, I thought this would have been a video about the flight, but turned out the transfer was much more enjoyable!
Perhaps a video of that full steam train journey for when you come back to Man? As always, a fun video. Thanks!
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
Oh absolutely, I tried to work in a 'full-route' journey, but it just didn't leave me enough time!
@hunterfulghum7170
10 ай бұрын
Gives you a reason to go back! @@steve-marsh
This has put a big big smile on my face. Thank you!
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
Glad to hear it! Thanks :)
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)
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
I know right, what a way to do the shopping! Idylic place!
Wow Steve you were like a Cheshire 🐈 on the puffing Billy what a beauty hope you Go back again and get to Erin 🤞 I have really enjoyed your trip to iom maybe they will get many more visitors with your absolute video m8 👍 all the best John 😊
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
Cheers John, so true mate! And absolutely, I really want to ride the full route one day!
Steve: what a neat steam train journey!😅😅
Grrat ride, Steve. Smart tip the Ronaldsway Halt ;-)
That was fascinating,,,,Thank you young fella.
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
An absolute pleasure Ian!
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 “
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
Yes! You are so right :)
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.
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
Cheers Simon! Haha so true!
Hi Steve. Thanks for this excellent video. Next time you're across visiting us, you should definitely take the steam train to the end of the line. Castletown and Port Erin are probably the two most attractive stations on the line. I think you'll love them.
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👍
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
Cheers mate!
Good old IOM Railway; always a pleasure to travel on, whenever you visit the island... Hope you manage to get all the way to Port Erin, if you decide to come back!
that little train was fun!!!!
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 😊
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
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
This train is so cool 😮 My new favorite video. Great video 👍 keep up the good work
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
Oh mate I'd love to see you do videos from there!
I have to say how much I enjoyed your videos good work!
Hope you're getting better soon mate and just to say thanks for all the fantastic videos. Derek from Ireland 🇮🇪.
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!
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
Cheers mate, let's just say plenty time at home to get well up to date with edits :)
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.
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
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!
Mornin Steve two unique trips again your first trek on the steam train reminds me of the New Hope Ivyland Express New Hope Pa. Across the river from me slow and steady the smile never left your face the next trek quick but noisy and crowded guess you loved your little compartment see ya soon stay safe😘🌸🌺🌼🚂
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
Oh it really was a treat Linda, and the conductor was so kind to give me a compartment all to myself!
Loved the steam train journey Steve, I agree with one of your commenters, it was reminiscent of the classic movie ‘The Railway Children’ and that took me back in time:) hope you are feeling better 🤗
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
Thanks Bernice, getting there slowly! Could do with watching that right now!
@bernicebest
10 ай бұрын
@@steve-marsh I’m with you there, I would love to watch ‘The Railway Children’ again and the new re-make but they are buy or rent, so they will have to join my bucket list for now, at least I can watch my all time favourite tv. series ‘ Monarch of The Glen’ it will bring back those special memories of a time staying at ‘The Duke of Gordon’ Hotel where it was used as a base for filming the brilliant series over twenty years ago, where have those years gone! I hope you’re getting back on track Steve excuse the pun 🥴 the great outdoors awaits you, and so do we 🤗
A great video Steve. Thanks for sharing.
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
An absolute pleasure!
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 🎉
Enjoying this. Hope you feel better soon Steve too.
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
Thanks Clare!
Been flying since 1985, made platinum with Finnair this year, and - apart from the ones I did myself in a Cessna - I'm STILL waiting for my first go-around. You lucky dog! I believe it was Monarch that used to do enthusiast flights that always included one. Lightly-loaded 757 at full throttle would go like a scalded cat.
Thanks for another excellent video Steve. Entertaining as always. I hope you have fully recovered.
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
Cheers! I'm (almost) back to normal!
I was on the Isle of Man about a week before you went! Definitely had much better luck with the weather though, every day was sunny if a bit windy. Definitely worth taking the steam train all the way to Castletown and Port Erin. Snaefell also has beautiful views and a lovely ride up the mountain.
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
Oh I need to come back! Funny, the forecast was really good for my visit, then I checked it at the last minute and my heart sunk!
Thanks Steve! Another really interesting video today. I’m now just hatching a plan for an IOM visit in the near future🤓 Kind regards. 👍
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
A worthwhile trip, good luck with some better weather!
Good video Steve, always good from you. I always enjoy the weekly videos. Thanks.
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
A pleasure mate!
Greetings from Australia, Steve. Thanks for sharing another great video.
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
Cheers Richard! It was a fun way to end my visit to the island :)
Lovely Steve As Always
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
Cheers Paul!
Another great video Steve. Just started following you since the challenge with Scot. Over dosing on your travels now. 😂
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
Welcome aboard! Thanks so much!
You have to Love a Steam Train..... Always the best form of Transport..... Especially if it has a Bar on board.... :-))))
The Isle of Man has certainly kept its heritage with all the trams and trains. Absolutely fabulous!
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
A special place indeed :)
A very interesting and educational video. I was hoping you were going to go to Port Erin since that was were we stayed on my only visit to the IOM back in 1974 (I think!) on a week long school field trip (marine biology). Hmmm... next year will be 50 years since then... maybe a return visit is in order! And I never knew about "go-arounds" - I did say it was educational.
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
Ah I would have loved to have done the full route! Next time :)
Wonderftul Steve..another lovely train trip, i loved every moment ! (You could have always complained to the parent of the 'kicking ' child ! How annoying.).... we have all been there i'm sure...Hope the next leg home was uneventful ? Thank you for the video.
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! Yeah, as a short flight, I just bit my lip!
Proper 'Ivor the Engine' noises from the loco. I love it.
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
Haha yes :)
You looked like the cat who got the cream in the guards van. Our School trip stayed in Port Erin when we visited in 91. We caught the train to Ballasalla and walked down one of the famous glens which was beautiful. If you visit again the old settlement museum at Cregneash and Port St Mary are great to visit near the end of the line.
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
Oh thanks for the tips, there WILL be a next time :)
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
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for this Rob! Never take that trip for granted :)
@all-that-floats-and-wheels
10 ай бұрын
@@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!
Steve what a great train. A fabulous video. Thanks and have a good week.
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
Thanks, you too!
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.👋
Great video… most enjoyable. Would love to visit the Isle after the last two…
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
Cheers Ben! Well worth a visit if you get the chance!
Great video Steve. Hope you feel better soon. The guage on the train that you were looking at shows the pressure in the vacuum brakes on the train. Pressure can measured in a unit called "inches of mercury" (or Hg). Under this scale, a perfect vacuum is 29.92 Hg and this is the reason that the scale goes up to 30 Hg. As an aside, units of mercury as a measurement of pressure is commonly used in US aviation.
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
Ah thanks so much for the info! :)
Thanks Steve that has inspired me to visit the I o M next year, the gauge in the guards compartment is a vacuum gauge and tells the guard how much braking pressure there is in the brake system, it should read zero when the brake is applied.
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
Cheers for this! And great decision to visit the IoM - happy planning!
I have just found your channel and am browsing through you posts I like what I have seen so far
@steve-marsh
7 ай бұрын
Hey welcome aboard and thank you!