View, to 'Big One' Rollercoaster', illuminated frigate tram behind rear Marton Box Car 31, South Shore, Blackpool Illuminations
Tram 736 'HMS Blackpool' was originally built in 1965, based on a Whitby-Class or Type-2 anti-submarine frigate of the Royal Navy. The tram was withdrawn from service in 2001, but, with its body re-designed (loosely based on HMS Beaver) and carrying 64 passengers, the tram was returned to service for the 2004 Lights. The tram is standing at the South Shore Turning Circle, picking up illuminations tour passengers. Also in the shot is the rear entrance, with passengers, of Marton Box Car 31. This heritage tram was built in 1901 as one of fifteen double deck trams supplied by the Midland Carriage and Wagon Company for the opening of the Blackpool Marton Route. It was originally built as a 4-wheel open top. double deck tram, but it was among five of the type rebuilt and lengthened to an 8-wheel bogie car in 1920. Marton Box Car 31 was withdrawn from service in 1934, becoming Blackpool Engineering Department's works car 4. In 1983 it was transferred to Beamish Museum, County Durham, and restored to its 1922 condition. Night view to the Pleasure Beach 'Big One' Rollercoaster at the northern end of the Ocean Boulevard shops and restaurants.
Size: 5472px × 3648px
Location: Illuminsated 'HMS Blackpool' Frigate Tram. South Shore Turning Circle, Blackpool Illuminations, UK
Photo credit: © robert harrison / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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