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Ride the Rocket Express to Port Erin’s fireworks 2 November 2011 A special winter warmer from Isle of Man Railways is offering people the chance to ride the Rocket Express to Port Erin to see the village’s fireworks. The fun starts on Saturday afternoon (November 5) with baked potatoes and parkin with treacle toffee available at the Tickethall at Douglas steam railway station. The best guy competition will be judged there at 5pm before the steam train departs for the south. Ticket prices are the same for all but if passengers wish to board at main stations other than Douglas, the Rocket will stop for those waiting at the platform. Main stations between Douglas and Port Erin are Ballasalla, Castletown and Port St Mary. At Port Erin station, there will be a face painter and colouring in for the children, and the Whistlestop Cafe will be selling burgers, hotdogs and soup to keep you warm. There will be a grand parade from Port Erin station to the Cosy Nook Cafe, with another chance to enter the best guy competition and try for best illuminated lantern. The village’s fireworks display commences at 7.30pm, with the Rocket Express departing at 8.30pm to take people back to Douglas. Tickets for the Rocket Express are £12 for adults, £6 per child. Tickets are available from the Welcome Centre at Douglas Sea Terminal, pop in or call 662525. Food sold separately. No charge for guys. More stories >>>
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