Historic steam train to return to Groudle after major rebuild

Annie will be back on the Island's tracks later this month

An historic steam train is set to return to the Island's tracks after a major rebuild.

Annie, originally built on the Isle of Man in 1998, underwent an extensive overhaul costing £100,000. 

This kept the locomotive out of service for 10-years.

Annie will return to Groudle Glen Railway this weekend (Friday, 26 June) when she will be hauled by traction engine Talisman from Douglas.

You can find Friday's timetable below:

On Sunday (28 June) There will be a special ceremony at 10:30am, when Annie's original builder, Richard Booth, will perform the official cake cutting and formally welcome the locomotive back into service.

Members of the public are invited to attend. 

Alex Brindley of Groudle Glen Railway said: “Annie is much more than just a locomotive. She represents the skills, dedication and passion of generations of volunteers who have worked to preserve our railway heritage."