jan_12 Posted August 19, 2016 (edited) Hello, I've been watching this forum for quite a long time and after the ZET Končar 2200 tram was introduced, I decided to show you some of my own trams too that I've made quite a while ago! Since I live in Croatia, I will start with two trams from the capital Zagreb, both of them owned by ZET (Zagrebački Električni Tramvaj - Zagreb Electric Tram): The first is called M-24 because it was constructed by engineer Mandl and it was built in 1924. It was one of the first tramway's to be built in Croatia. Now for the pictures: The trailer is motorized with power functions, but the power functions do take a lot of space in it And one picture of the original The next tram is a little bit more sophisticated in appearance and the technology used, being built in 1951, it had much more advantages than the M-24, it's the TMK 101, also built by ing. Mandl, over the years it became a symbol of Zagreb and there were more than 70 of them built This is one of my best achievements I've accomplished so far , you may be familiar with the town of Dubrovnik in the south of Croatia, but many don't know it had a tram, and it was built in the Fr. Križik factory in the Czech republic, the same place were many Prague trams originated from: The only thing that is non-LEGO in this MOC are stickers, but that's it (I apologize for the quality of the pictures, I can't do much more with a mobile phone camera ) Edited February 3, 2018 by jan_12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Littleworlds Posted August 19, 2016 They look pretty cool and cute. Also a lovely document of transportation history! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jan_12 Posted August 19, 2016 (edited) Thank you for your comment. And now that I finished the Croatian part, I will present to you trams from Vienna, Prague and Lisbon I would like to start with the Vienna trams, I've made three of them, one is finished, and the other two are WIP (still ), the first one is an old ''Bim'', it has been presented in a set by Robert Staringer and it is very nice, but here is my version: Then there is the E1 tram, WIP, it's missing a section of roof, it is very similar with the tram of Robert Staringer, but it has some differences like the light-bluish gray roof, standard train wheels and some other litlle details: Finally, another WIP is a 244 tram, one can also be seen in Graz (it still needs a LOT of parts to be completed ) Now I go a little to the north to Prague, this tram was built in the Fr. Križik factory along with the Dubrovnik tram I mentioned earlier, they are very similar, but the one in Prague is longer: In the end, here is my version of the Lisbon tram: Edited October 15, 2016 by jan_12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hod Carrier Posted August 19, 2016 Just beautiful!! You've got a good eye for detail and some great building skills too. It's so nice to see these wonderful, historic little trams rendered in brick. I get the impression that you've still more to show from some of Europe's other great cities. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jan_12 Posted August 19, 2016 Thank you very much , I'm so pleased you like them and yes, I do have a lot of plans in LDD to build trams from Rio, the famous Bonde, from Budapest, Zurich, Ljubljana, Zagreb, Sarajevo and some from Croatia that unfortunately no longer exist like the Pula, Opatija and Rijeka trams, one day they will be built , it's all a matter of time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Littleworlds Posted August 19, 2016 Have you considered yet lending some models to local transportation museums? They could be a real attraction for kids (but not only! ). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jan_12 Posted August 19, 2016 Well, I have to admit that I haven't considered it, but it is a pretty good idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Green Hair Posted August 19, 2016 Some really beautiful models you've made! I think the old bim is my favourite. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lego Dino 500 Posted August 19, 2016 I love the designs on all your models, especially the attention to detail on the windows and body shaping. It's refreshing to see something like this here, we usually get mostly steam, diesel, and modern light rail posted in Train Tech. Have you thought about doing a historically themed layout, or display for some of your trams? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jan_12 Posted August 19, 2016 (edited) Thank you for your comments, I really appreciate it! I was planning on doing something similar, a little diorama, I tried to build a few of them, but it would always end up in pieces because I didn't feel the theme matched the trams...But there's always a possibility for another one! Edited August 19, 2016 by jan_12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jan_12 Posted August 19, 2016 Here's a few pictures of the Dubrovnik tram, I made a modification to it by adding lights with LED strips, I hope you like it : Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duq Posted August 20, 2016 That's a great collection of trams you've got there! I think my favourite is the TMK 101. The shape, the colours, it just all works really well together there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Man with a hat Posted August 22, 2016 Those are wonderful trams. You captured the shapes really well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashi Valkoinen Posted August 25, 2016 Nice MOCs in 6W here, you should take some photos with all those lovely trams together. :) Thanks for mentioning my Koncar tram as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AFOLguy1970 Posted August 25, 2016 This is fantastic! You would do well at a large show by displaying all of those great models. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jan_12 Posted August 26, 2016 (edited) Thank you for your comments! Edited August 26, 2016 by jan_12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jan_12 Posted August 27, 2016 (edited) I have finally finished the E1 Vienna tram and the 244 heritage tram is almost finished as well : Unfortunately, the E1 trams are slowly retiring from service , so I made a litlle reminder of them in Lego And all of them together, until I build a bigger tram depot... Edited August 27, 2016 by jan_12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_spock Posted August 27, 2016 Great job and collection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Littleworlds Posted August 27, 2016 Just saw your recent updates like the LED-lights. Looks lovely! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScotNick Posted August 30, 2016 Wow, I really love the collection of trams you've built yourself together! One can really feel the work that has gone into the TMK 101, it's a top notch build! However, living in Vienna, I still like the Viennese trams the most The first one of the Viennese trams is called "M" and the 244 one is called "D" (244 is just a number, all the type D trams have different ID-numbers) I really like your designs, they are quite detailed and instantly recognizable! I myself tried my hands on 2 Viennese Trams, I hope you don't mind if I post them here Are you planning to build more trams? Because I'm hoping to see more from you soon P.S.: If you need any info on the trams in Vienna you can drop me a message (I also have the E1 as an LDD file from pics I made of the real model). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted August 30, 2016 (edited) Impressive and wonderful collection! I simply love your work! The lights are the icing on the cake! Edited August 30, 2016 by LEGO Train 12 Volts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capparezza Posted August 30, 2016 (edited) Seems as if the EM1-model (fabricated by Lohner?) was also driving around in Innsbruck (my former home town), only the colour scheme was a little different. Nice job on these trams Edited August 30, 2016 by Capparezza Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
