Thrill-seekers at Morey’s Piers are getting a new roller coaster this summer.

The “Runaway Tram” is inspired by the famed Wildwood Sightseer Tramcar and succeeds the Flitzer Roller Coaster, which closed last September after a 35-year run.

It is described as a “family-friendly roller coaster” by the amusement park, with room for up to 20 passengers at a time. Seven other rides are being moved to accommodate the new attraction.

Jack Morey, a partner at Morey’s Piers, said the Wildwood Sightseer Tramcar “is a beloved sight on the boardwalk, and it made complete sense to pay homage to this Jersey Shore staple."

The Tramcar arrived on the Wildwood Boardwalk in 1949, one decade after debuting at the first of the two World’s Fairs held at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens, New York.

It marked the 70th season in 2018 by offering rides for 10 cents, which was the initial ticket price for the two-mile trip up and down the Boardwalk

Morey’s Piers has more than 100 rides and attractions stretching across 18 acres and six beach blocks.

The Runaway Tram is its sixth roller coaster. The others are the Great Nor’Easter, the Great White, Sea Serpent, Rollie’s and Wild Whizzer.

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