Allan & Ron have returned to the Isle of Man for the transport week.  So this week we’ll have photos of trains, trams, and perhaps even horses.  And no doubt there will be a picture of some interesting local delicacy (food or drink, that is….)

The holiday started in Liverpool via Chester…..

Travelled today by train to Chester via Liverpool for our overnight stay prior to catching ferry tomorrow morning.  Long journey to Liverpool because of engineering working and waits of up to 20 mins at major stations.  No ticket check until we got to Chester.

Next morning…..

Heavy rain. Sitting in departure lounge for ferry.

The same rain that wrecked England’s chances in the Test Match.  I blame Allan & Ron!

Chester station.

Gerry & the Pacemakers’ boat – Ferry across the Mersey.

IOM ferry from departure lounge.  Is that an icebreaker on the bow, for the English summer?

And so to a miserable looking Calf of Man….

However, the day improved with some solid trainspotting (and riding!)

To round the day off, we went for the last round-trip on route 28, Port Erin to Calf Sound. When we got there we were talking to the driver about the up coming transport week, Only to find out he owned 3 Ribble Leyland Leopards. He then asked if we would like to see the Leyland PD2 (I think) in the garage at Port Erin on our return. Now that was a no brainer….

More next time…