Illuminated Western Train and Frigate Trams

The Western Train at North Pier, shortly after its lights were switched on at 1730

The 2006 Lightpool Festival in Blackpool incorporated static displays of two of the illuminated trams for the duration of the event, which ran from 21st to 31st of October. The Western Train was stabled on the former heritage loop next to the wedding chapel at North Pier, while the Frigate was positioned on the headshunt at Starr Gate each evening before the illuminations switch on. While it's a shame that these trams weren't in operation running Illumination Tours as in previous years, at least the public had the opportunity to see them lit up each evening for eleven days. All these photos were taken on Halloween, the 31st October, the last day of the Lightpool Festival.

A side view of the Western Train at North Pier

The Western Train and Blackpool Tower

A closer view of the Western Train carriage

The Western Train and Starr Gate bound Flexity 004 at North Pier

The Frigate displayed on the headshunt track at Starr Gate

The Frigate as seen from the top of the sea wall at Starr Gate

Looking north along the Promenade with the Frigate parked on the headshunt line

A rear three-quarter view of the Frigate showing the helicopter and hangar