It last ran on the tracks in 2002 but due to the age of the cabling the Illuminations were not allowed to be switched on. It was originally built on a standard tram chassis and the passenger compartment angled up as if the ´Rocket´ was climbing in altitude. This tram was last in service in 1999 and build in 1961. To celebrate the centenary of Blackpool Illuminations, Blackpool Illuminations Department have refurbished ´Rocket Tram´. Tickets for these tours are on a first come, first served basis and you must queue at the Blackpool Pleasure Beach tram stop on the night. Once the parade is over, the illuminated trams will be running as normal. Tickets can be purchased in advance by phone on 01253 209521 or by sending an e-mail to (transactions include a £1.00 booking fee). Tickets are just £8.00 adult, £4.00 child or £20.00 for a family of four. Please note, all the trams are now booked up. The parade will visibly slow as it approaches Blackpool Tower to give spectators an opportunity for an unmissable photo and video opportunity.įor those who want to be a part of the parade, there will be a limited number of tickets available for visitors to travel on the trams during the parade. Proceeding to Blackpool Tower, make sure you bring your camera!. The illuminated tram parade, featuring the battleship HMS Blackpool, the lottery funded Western Train and the Fishermans Friend Trawler, will set off from the Pleasure Beach tram loop at around 5:45pm,, arriving at Central Pier at approximately 6pm to be joined by the entertainment procession. For one night only Blackpools iconic collection of illuminated heritage trams will parade along the promenade for the first time in the tramways glorious history.
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