Great Laxey Mines Railway — Attraction in Laxey

Great little railway, popular with kids and enthusiasts.

The Great Laxey Mine Railway was originally constructed to serve the Isle of Man's Great Laxey Mine, a lead mine located in Laxey. The 19 in (483 mm) gauge railway runs from the old mine entrance to the washing floors along a right of way that passes through the Isle of Man's only remaining railway tunnel (another at Dhoon West Quarry is disused) under the 3 ft (914 mm) gauge Victorian Manx Electric Railway and the main A2 Douglas to Ramsey coast road.

The railway operates two passenger carriages. Owing to the narrow gauge and low clearances the bogie carriages are long and narrow, with passengers sitting on longitudinal transverse benches, and effectively travelling sideways when the train is in motion.

Carriage 1, built by Alan Keef Ltd in 2004. Carriage 2, built by Alan Keef Ltd in 2007. The railway's freight wagons were originally constructed locally, and took the form of high-sided four-wheeled open ore wagons. A full train of these wagons was discovered underground in...

A super industrial railway which is a must see when visiting the island. Whatever age, older or young family all will enjoy. Run by friendly helpful volunteers, just ready to chat and talk about the line. Take the short trip up the Laxey valley and you can have a little walk getting a later or take the train stright back if you wish. Extremely human and dog friendly. Ticket office has a small shop with some super souvenirs and gifts alongside the information coach. There's no cafe or toilets on the site but the public loos and cafe are just 5 mins at the tram stop. Currently running steam trains every Saturday over the summer. The carriage is quite small so the infirm might need a little help. Will definitely be coming again. Lots of good information on...

Really interesting place to visit. Lots of interpretation - it was really difficult to imagine the noise and activity in this area as it's very tranquil now! Parking is on road or in the public carpark opposite, both are a few minutes walk. The site can be reached by steps from the top road in Laxey, or if you park near the Woollen mill you could visit two places in the same area and the site can then be accessed without steps. It was a shame when we visited in June 2022 that the mine railway was not working - it looked really good. The nearest toilets are at the Laxey tram station, or at one of the excellent cafes on...