The steam train which hit a van on the railway line at Port Soderick today should be back in service by tomorrow.
The first southbound service of the day ploughed into the vehicle as it rounded a bend into the station at 11am.
An operation began to move the badly damaged van, while the locomotive - number 4 engine Loch - was towed back into Douglas.
The van driver escaped shocked but unhurt.
Acting Head of Railways John Kennaugh told Manx Radio what happened (audio file attached):
(Picture: The Isle of Man Steam Railway locomotive Hutchison, from manxscenes.com).
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