As one of his final engagements as Mayor of Douglas, Colin Cain has launched the 2008 Douglas horse tram service.

In a brief ceremony at the Strathallan terminus earlier this week, Councillor Cain and his wife Sue joined colleagues and officers for a ride on a double decker horse tram before making a short tour of the tram sheds and stables.

Councillor Cain urged members of the public to use what he called a ‘unique’ service and a relaxing form of transport to view Douglas promenade and bay.

Dot Pitts were officially installed as Mr Cain’s successor as Mayor on Wednesday this week.

(Pictures, left to right): Former Mayor and Mayoress of Douglas councillor Colin Cain and Mrs Sue Cain; Former Mayor of Douglas councillor Colin Cain cuts the ribbon to launch the 2008 Douglas Corporation horse tram service; Tramways operations supervisor Peter Cannon answers questions from former Mayor and Mayoress Colin and Sue Cain and assistant chief executive Sue Harrison during a tour of the tram sheds