The Department of Infrastructure lost £60,000 running Douglas horse trams last year - but saw a rise of more than 50 per cent in passengers.
Minister Ray Harmer gave the figures in Tynwald this week, in response to a question from Garff MHK Daphne Caine.
He said the trams had brought in an extra £26,000 this year, earning £83,500 in total from 68,500 passengers.
And Mr Harmer said his department would continue running the historic services - at least for another two years:
Pharmacy plans for former IOM Bank
Appeal after wood from van damages car
Island part of union data breach investigation
Cracked pipe closes NSC pool
Island updates arms export rules
Onchan Raceway to stay open with new lease
Jobcentre can't stop ads being doubled up
Deposits are biggest barrier to getting on property ladder