ISLE of Man Railways has produced a calendar for 2012 which features images taken from this year's railway events.
All of the photographs selected for inclusion in the calendar have been submitted by railway fans with some entered as part of a competition run by Isle of Man Railways.
The overall winner, Steve Chapple from Port Erin, submitted December's image of the Santa trains – No 10 GH Wood and No 13 Kissack.
Richard Little, marketing manager for Isle of Man Public Transport, said: "The Island's railways are fortunate in having a huge fan base and we are grateful for their photographic efforts that have enabled us to publish this year's calendar."
Tim Crookall MHK, Minister for Community, Culture and Leisure, said: "The Isle of Man is fortunate to have retained its unrivalled network of Victorian steam and electric railways and they continue to delight both visitors and residents.
"Significant ongoing investment has ensured track and stock are being maintained and restored while special events aimed at all ages have proved increasingly popular.
"We still have the popular Santa trains to run this year and I look forward to the varied 2012 calendar of events building on the success of recent years."
The calendars are available priced at £5 from the Welcome Centre at the Sea Terminal. They will also be available from Douglas, Castletown and Port Erin stations when the Santa trains are in operation.
Isle of Man Railways event highlights for 2012 include:
February 14: Valentines Love Train
A romantic journey on the steam railway
February 25: Winter photography on the Steam Railway
Unique opportunity for winter photography in the steam railway yard.
March 3: Musical Gala
Travel by steam railway for a unique evening of old time music hall entertainment at the Erin Arts Centre in Port Erin. On board enjoy a range of drinks and snacks from our bar and sing along to the classics with some of the performers you will see on stage later that evening.
March 18: Thanks Mum
Say 'thanks Mum' this Mother's Day and treat her to lunch on the steam railway.
March 31 and April 1: Wizards' Express
Climb aboard the Wizards' Express from Douglas to Castletown and enjoy fun filled activities inspired by the Harry Potter films.
Warner Bros Entertainment and J K Rowling are not responsible for this event but, subject to conditions, have kindly granted Junior Achievement permission to use the Harry Potter trademark and other materials in order to raise money for the charity.
April 7 to 9: Rush Hour on the Railways
This Easter celebrate the Rush Hour on the Railways - three days of enhanced services on the Island's Steam Railway including steam workshop tours and great photo opportunities.
April 8: Easter Bunny
The Easter Bunny will be at Laxey Station handing out free eggs to those travelling by tram. Continue up Snaefell for lunch at the Summit.
May 4 to 6: Rail Ale to Real Ale
Ride the Rail Ale train to the festival of real ale at the Falcon's Nest in Port Erin
May 26 and 27: Swinging 60s
Ride the tram to Laxey and step back to the 60s with entertainment, music, memorabilia and vehicles from the era.
June 17: Dad's Day Out
Treat Dad to a great day out on the Manx Electric Railway
June 30 and July 1: A Victorian Extravaganza
A magnificent celebration on the unique Victorian Manx Electric Railway with entertainment from the Travelling Museum of Curiosities and Wonderment and Laxey Fair.
July 25 to 29: Manx Heritage Transport Festival
Five days of vintage transport will delight visitors to the Island in July. The Manx Heritage Transport Festival features steam and electric railways, vintage bikes, classic cars, buses and more.
August18 and 19: Island at War on the Steam Railway
Wartime 1940s on the Steam Railway - watch out for the spy.
August 26: Teddy Bears' Picnic with the Steam Railway
September 8: A Night at the opera
Board the steam train at Douglas and relax with a glass from our on-board bar as you travel in style to an exclusive night of opera at the Erin Arts Centre (black tie event).
September 8 and 9: Family Fun weekend on the railways
Douglas Steam Railway station will be a hub of activity, with bouncy castles, slides, magicians and free rides on the Wicked Wickham, vintage bus and our open carriages.
September 28: Rolling Stock
To celebrate the end of summer we will be repeating our sell out Rolling Lunch and Rail Ale trains.
October 26 to 28: Hop-tu-Naa Ghost trains
Ride the Ghost Train to the Castle of the Cursed or learn about some Manx folklore and visit Jinny the Witch and friends at Cregneash
November 3: Winter photography on the Manx Electric Railway
Unique opportunity for winter photography on the Manx Electric Railway.
November 5: Ride the Rocket
Ride the Rocket Express to Port Erin fireworks display
December 1, 2, 8, 9 and 15: Santa Trains to the Christmas Castle Kingdom
Santa trains will take you to visit Santa in his Christmas Kingdom at Castle Rushen, where you can then go on to enjoy the Castletown Christmas Market
December 29: Blow Away the Cobwebs
Re-fresh and re-vitalise yourself after Christmas with a brisk journey on the steam railway.
