Lisbon Tram for 009-Motorised.

For some time I had been looking  for a 4mm scale Lisbon Tram. I am really fascinated by these vintage vehicles which wind their way through the streets and hills of Lisbon. I had visited a few years ago but didn't realise that a 4mm scale model was available.

So after finding one from the Merseyside Tramway Preservation Society , I duly obtained one.

 So, how to motorise? I had a cut down Kato 11-104, the thin one, which fitted between the side frames of the base. Taking it the tram apart was simple, just a couple of screws.

A hole large enough for the power bogie was cut into the floor and four squares of plasticard adhered as shown to prevent the bogie falling out- it is mounted from the top.

Likewise a holewas cut into the seating moulding which, if cut correctly  keeps the bogie in place.

 Above is the bogie mounted into the chassis with the seating fitted. Handily there are four mounting lugs for the seating which keep it all in place.

The body itself is as bought and simply clips onto the chassis keeping everything in place.

Finally, the roof is fitted and the tram tested- all works well even though the bogie has been hacked about somewhat.

Will have first outing with Hillbrow at Taunton this weekend- however, it will only be on shed as it is too tall to negotiate the bridge- oh well!