Historic locomotive makes Island return

Wednesday, 14 November 2018 06:09

By Rob Pritchard @rpritchard9

A star attraction on the Island's railways has made it's return to Manx shores after undergoing restoration.

The Sea Lion - the oldest and only original locomotive on the Groudle Glen Railway is back after three months away for repairs in the UK.

Chairman of Groudle Glen Railway, Trevor Nall, is thanking the Steam Packet Company who assisted in transporting the engine to and from it's revamp.

The restoration project has also been supported by the Manx Lottery Trust, Culture Vannin and Elizabeth Clucas Trust.

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