Yes, you read correctly, this is an inofficial Lego set of a historic "Leichentram" (literally: "corpse tram). Those were in operation in Vienna during WWI and WWII and transported deceased from hospitals to the general cemetery.This inofficial set is not produced as such or authorized by TLG but the bricks and tiles are exclusively proper Lego ones, with some non-Lego stickers. It comes with 350 bricks and tiles, for building the funeral tram unit (but NOT the pictured pulling tram which can be bought seperately), two functional coffins and an operator minifig. It is sold for EUR 92.90 (custom ordered Lego bricks, packaging, non-Lego stickers and building manual) in the funeral museum and selected toy stores in Vienna.

The model appears to be suitable also for Lego beginners but I have to say that the design of the funeral tram was caught well, even if its not a 100% correct model (for reference look here: http://www.vipress.a...ntram_klein.jpg). All in all a fine little set, of course it's considerably more expensive than official sets, which is understandable.

Last but not least, here is the designer, Robert Staringer (this and more of his other creations can be found at his site: http://derklassiker.at/?page_id=2):

Edited June 7, 20168 yr by TheJiral

Can we buy any of it in the UK?

Sorry, I made a pretty big mistake up there. The set does NOT include the tram (I corrected that in the opening post) That makes it substantially more expensive. So if you want to have the funeral waggon with the tram you have to buy the pulling tram unit seperately. The authentic combination as I have read would have been two funeral waggons and one pulling tram btw. Of course, one could always try building it after those photos with own pieces.

The Wiener Linien Fanshop sells many of his designs and they seem to ship worldwide for a EUR 17 shipping fee, but they don't have this specific model on offer yet. As it is a very new model, they might offer it at a later point. Here is the link: https://shop.wienerl.../36.merchandise

There is another Viennes model toy shop which apparently delivers to the entire EU, it lists this funeral tram already for the EUR 92.90 but its also not yet available (best ask them directly for availability). For shipping costs you'd have to make an inquiry as they don't list it specifically for the UK. Have a look here: http://www.spiel-und...com/Leichentram

The compatible inofficial Lego tram set would be this one here which is available at both shops above:

This one now comes with a pulling tram and a regular waggon, which is as it would have been regularely operated back in the days. Price: EUR 149.90 + EUR 17.00 shipping fee (worldwide) at the fanshop.

PS: the Funeral waggon can be opened on the sides and can transport up to 4 coffins (2 are included)

Edited June 7, 20168 yr by TheJiral

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Edited June 10, 20168 yr by TheJiral

Hi
Love the Architecture Series and saw an Post on Facebook about the Local Bus from our Transport Association here.
http://derklassiker.at/?page_id=95&item=124&from=http://derklassiker.at/?page_id=2

I got them. For my personal feeling the Price point is not that good. Its way to expensive and there are some Design flaws.
With some parts more the could made it more realistically.
 

On 6/7/2016 at 9:50 PM, Grandadbrick said:

Can we buy any of it in the UK?

Hmm I life in Austria to and if someone want I could buy with my own Money and Ship via Postal Service and you transfer the Money via Bank.