Two Fish for the Summit- Life and Work on the Manx Mountain

Almost everyone who visits the Isle of Man goes to the top of Snaefell on the Victorian Railway. Yet few people realise the logistical challenges and pitfalls which have to be met and solved on a daily basis. For example, there is no road access, so everything has to be transported by foot or on the Victorian railway. Winds can top 100mph so the radio masts and air traffic control equipment must be built and maintained to withstand the weather. The Summit Hotel is so remote it has its own water purification and sewage system. It takes a team of 'back stage' professionals to organise catering, ensure the Victorian trams are working safely and kept in good condition, maintain communication equipment, and do it all within the constraints of the ever-changing weather. Containing everything from archive photographs to background details of how equipment is maintained on a site with no road access, Two Fish for the Summit provides a fascinating insight into life and work on Snaefell.