Last week (Tuesday 16th July), the Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce held one of its regular breakfast events but in a very unusual setting - on the inaugural journey of the Manx Dining Car. The recently refurbished train carriages have been created into a splendid dining experience which will serve the Steam Railway in both scheduled trains as well as being available to hire for private functions. The sold out event took 44 members of the Chamber of Commerce through wonderful views of the Manx countryside to Port Soderick whilst enjoying breakfast prepared by Chef Quirke.

Chambers President Michael Crowe said ‘We were very impressed by the facility and we are sure it is going to be a great asset for Manx residents and business who might want to use it for functions as well as visitors to the island.’ He went on to thank Ian Longworth, Director of Public Transport and his team for all their efforts in making it such a memorable event. The Manx Dining Car will be officially launched soon.