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OLD NEWS 17 MAY 2026 Horse Trams
17th May 2026 • Old News • Radio Manx Ltd
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As yet another deadline for restoration of the horse tram tracks along the full length of the promenade is missed, H looks back at they're somewhat chequered history . . and gasps with amazement at how many folk they used to carry back in the day!

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