Sunderland Corporation Tramways No.16 approaches the main entrance at Beamish Open Air Museum on 5 September 2004. Originally built as an open top car by Dick Kerr & Co of Preston in 1900, 16 was fitted with a cover for the top deck shortly after the First World War. After the Sunderland Tramways closed in 1954 it was used at various times as a football changing room and apple store! It was rescued for preservation in 1989.

Newcastle Corporation Tramways No.114 arrives at the main entrance of Beamish Open Air Museum on 5 September 2004. Built in 1901 by Hurst Nelson and Co. Ltd of Motherwell, it is seen here in its original form as an open top car. Not much fun for the passengers or the driver on a rainy day in the North East!

A final spell of sunshine before the clouds roll in from the west at Beamish Open Air Museum on 5 September 2004. Oporto Tramways Company No.196 trundles along the main street of the 1913 town. Despite appearances, 196 was built as late as 1935 at the Boavista Works of Companhia Carris de Ferro do Porto (The Oporto Tramways Company), admittedly to a much older design.

There really isn't much need to explain where this is! On a swelteringly hot 5 September 1999, Blackpool Tramways Balloon car 701 has just passed the iconic Blackpool Tower with a Fleetwood to Starr Gate service. 701 has subsequently received a much more striking all over yellow livery.