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Douglas Horse Tramway To Be Scrapped - Manx Tourists Petiton

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Steve Smith
10 years ago

The horse tramway is a unique system, and must be preserved for future generations.

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Peter Derwent
10 years ago

This is a priceless facility which must be preserved at all cost. Come on Manx Government - There MUST be some way of financing this to ensure it's survival for future generations.

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Roger Torode
10 years ago

I am unlikely to make a further visit if the horse trams are removed.

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Keith Eaton
10 years ago

Having just returned from USA the only thing anyone knew about the IOM was the TT and the Horse Trams. Why kill off such an attraction.

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Michael Sands
10 years ago

An asset for the island, should have government support and some finance from the go card system

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John Harpur
10 years ago

Incredible that closure is even considered. It deserves heritage protection.

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martin cook
10 years ago

This should be kept and funding from other parties should be sought they are part of I.O.M.

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Mrs Jenny Davidson
10 years ago

An incredibly short-sighted decision!

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john hurls tones
10 years ago

unbelievable raise fares

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Vincent Roberts
10 years ago

It will be a great loss to those who come to the island for the unique transport experience.

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david jaundrell
10 years ago

Disgraceful, if the Council stops the trams.

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Anonymous
10 years ago

The tramway is unique and an icon of the Island.

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Clive Norman
10 years ago

I have been a regular holiday visitor to the Isle of Man over 35 years and it is one of my favourite places for its beauty, character & friendliness. The transport is a particular interest for me, and I say that the loss of the Horse Tramway would be tragic, and can't be allowed to happen.

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Simon Smiler
10 years ago

closure would represent a great loss and fewer tourists staying in Douglas hotels.

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William Norris
10 years ago

This tramway is unique and the heritage not just of the IOM but of the British Isles - this last remaining tramway should be kept for generations to come, and not sacrificed for short term expediency.

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John Harpur
10 years ago

Incredible that this world renowned operation is to be scrapped due to local political issues.

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Ole Iskov
10 years ago

Madness to close this last horse tramway in the world.

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Maggie Rowlands
10 years ago

big part of the high end heritage niche tourism product of the island, which will all be affected if this goes.

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Gordon Halkyard
10 years ago

Part of the heritage of the island that draws you to return.

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John Healey
10 years ago

What an extraordinary bombshell-thought the dark days of 1966, 1968 and 1976 and 77 were long past and that the island's truly unique historic transport heritage had long be recognised