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Blackpool double deck ‘Balloon’ tram 721 at Blackpool Depot. 2 March 1984. Photo by Clive Mottram (mottram_cj@msn.com)

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Blackpool Balloon car number 723 at Blackpool on 24/08/23 Photo John Turner johnturner16@yahoo.co.uk

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Double deck Blackpool tram. Copyright belongs to A P Ducker. Photographs taken on Nikon M5000 Digital Camera and processed using PhotoPaint V7.

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Blackpool double deck Balloon unit. Copyright belongs to author who took the photographs on the Nikon E5000 Digital Camera

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Double Deck Balloon car at the Pleasure Beech terminus/turning circle, cars terminate here to provide an intensive service between North Pier and Pleasure Beach. Copyright belongs to author who took the photographs on the Nikon E5000 Digital Camera

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Balloon car seen at the turning circle at Pleasure Beach. Copyright belongs to author who took the photographs on the Nikon E5000 Digital Camera

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On e of tricks Blackpool Transport has engaged is putting a different advert on each side of the tram, in this 723 carries two different logos. Copyright belongs to Andy Ducker who can be contacted at ecml@yahoo.co.uk. Photographs taken on Canon EOS10D.

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Dual liveried 723 is seen at Fleetwood 23 May 2004. Copyright belongs to Andy Ducker who can be contacted at ecml@yahoo.co.uk. Photographs taken on Canon EOS10D.

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Another all over advertising livery Balloon tram from Blackpool, seen at Blackpool North Pier Copyright belongs to Andy Ducker. Photograph taken on Nikon M5000 on 13 June 2003.

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Michelin liveried Balloon car at Blackpool between Rigby Road and North Pier. Copyright belongs to author, photographs taken on Nikon M5000 Digital Camera, processed using Photo Paint V7

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AN 'in context' shot of car 726. Somtimes it is important to remember that these trams are a public service and that to truly reflect these types of transport function can be as important of form - well I think so. Copyright belongs to Andy Ducker. Photograph taken on Nikon M5000 on 13 June 2003.

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Double deck tram seen at North Pier on 12 July 2003. This was initial shot of the tram heading northwards. Copyright belongs to Andy Ducker who can be contacted via email at ecml@yahoo.co.uk. All photographs taken using Canon EOS 10D DSLR, initial registeration as RAW converted to JPEG format.

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Double Deck 'Thwaites' livery, I like this livery as it has a nice period feel about it, it was taken 12 July 2003 on a glorious day. Copyright belongs to Andy Ducker who can be contacted via email at ecml@yahoo.co.uk. All photographs taken using Canon EOS 10D DSLR, initial registeration as RAW converted to JPEG format.

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Detailed shot of the 'Thwaites' DOuble Deck tram at Blackpool, date was 12 July 2003. Copyright belongs to Andy Ducker who can be contacted via email at ecml@yahoo.co.uk. All photographs taken using Canon EOS 10D DSLR, initial registeration as RAW converted to JPEG format.

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'Valhalla' double deck tram, I only took this photograph because the sun was out and my best friend is Danish! Date is 12 July 2003. Copyright belongs to Andy Ducker who can be contacted via email at ecml@yahoo.co.uk. All photographs taken using Canon EOS 10D DSLR, initial registeration as RAW converted to JPEG format.

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A study of two generations of double deck trams in Blackpool, one is one the 'Standard' Blackpool tram and the other is the 'Balloon' tram. Location is North Pier at Blackpool. 12 July 2003. Copyright belongs to Andy Ducker who can be contacted via email at ecml@yahoo.co.uk. All photographs taken using Canon EOS 10D DSLR, initial registeration as RAW converted to JPEG format.

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I like this livery, a Balloon car, 12 July, 2003. Copyright belongs to Andy Ducker who can be contacted via email at ecml@yahoo.co.uk. All photographs taken using Canon EOS 10D DSLR, initial registeration as RAW converted to JPEG format.

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Looking from 'Tower' towards the North Pier a zoom lens can begin to emphasise the gradient on the 'Prom'. Date is 12 July 2003. Copyright belongs to Andy Ducker who can be contacted via email at ecml@yahoo.co.uk. All photographs taken using Canon EOS 10D DSLR, initial registeration as RAW converted to JPEG format.

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Another shot of the 'Valhalla' liveried Balloon car taken 12 July 2003. Copyright belongs to Andy Ducker who can be contacted via email at ecml@yahoo.co.uk. All photographs taken using Canon EOS 10D DSLR, initial registeration as RAW converted to JPEG format.

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Another zoom shot taken from 'Tower' looking towards North Pier, taken 12 July 2003. Copyright belongs to Andy Ducker who can be contacted via email at ecml@yahoo.co.uk. All photographs taken using Canon EOS 10D DSLR, initial registeration as RAW converted to JPEG format.

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An unmodified Balloon Car seen heading towards Starr Gate, double subject here, first was the cloud formation and also the 'Big Dipper', I chopped the top off of the dipper to create a sense of movement. Date of the photograph was 19 July 2003. Copyright belongs to Andy Ducker who can be contacted via email at ecml@yahoo.co.uk. All photographs taken using Canon EOS 10D DSLR, initial registeration as RAW converted to JPEG format.

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Shot at the end of May 2003 this photograph the common ancestry of these 70 year old trams, a 'Boat' and a 'Balloon' class. Copyright belongs to A P Ducker. Photographs taken on Nikon M5000 Digital Camera and processed using PhotoPaint V7.