Blackpool's new Bombardier Flexity Tram (2011)

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Date: September 8, 2011.
City: Blackpool (United Kingdom).

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Blackpool tram line T1: Fleetwood Ferry - Starr Gate
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Launch of Blackpool's new Bombardier Flexity 2 tram at Starr Gate depot, 8th September 2011. The tram appeared through the dry ice to the sound of Adiemus by Karl Jenkins and then proceeded to do 2 round trips carrying the invited guests to the Pleasure Beach. Note: the soundtrack has been edited to minimise the obtrusive wind noise, the sounds of the tram are as it happened however. If you have ever been to Blackpool you will know how windy it can get!

Starr Gate → Fleetwood Ferry → Little Bispham → Cleveleys → Central Pier → Pleasure Beach/Sandcastle → North Pier.

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