Ugears Tram with Rails

All aboard! The Cable car, likewise called a tramcar or streetcar, is among the oldest kinds of urban transport. The UGears Cable car with Rails model set is influenced by the first street cars and trucks and funiculars and is among the most romantic designs in our portfolio – besides the fact that the tram is dripping in retro style, it can likewise carry a love message to the opposite of the track!

In San Francisco, A famous San Francisco cable vehicle was placed on tram rails in 1873 and works to this day! The vehicle was constructed by a local company guy named Andrew Hallidie to resolve the problem of horse-drawn carriages being unable to scale a specific really steep hill called "Nob Hill." Hallidie implemented the very same engine system he used to shuttle ore from gold mines into a passenger car, and the tram showed an excellent success. Today, the tram is a symbol of heritage and an excellent example of the old saying "If it isn't broke, do not repair it."

The UGears Cable car design set doesn't need any repairing, but it does need a building! 154 precision-cut parts are offered as part of the set to be built according to a precise manual offered. Get up close and personal with a fully practical miniaturized design of the renowned tram's propulsion system which has actually stood the test of time for over 100 years.

The design vehicle is moved by a rubber band engine in "tram mode" or can be driven by gravity in its "funicular mode" whereby one end of the rails is tilted up with an unique lever to trigger the vehicle to roll to the opposite side. Levers on both ends of the rail can be used to raise the tracks off of the ground, producing a raised 'bridge'.

The tram's pantograph functions as a lever that powers the wind-up wheel of the elastic band engine. There's likewise a start lever, instructions shifter, a brake lever, and even a fire escape in the roofing. And obviously, as in the majority of our designs, there's even a little storage area for stashing something unique for a person on the other end of the route!

Add this charming design vehicle to your design city, incorporate it into a design train circuit by elevating its track above a train or put simply it to the side, or simply situate the tram and its track on your dining-room table to shuttle messages back and forth between you and a liked one over dinner.

The UGears Cable car with Rails model set is ranked as a tough difficulty set. It will likely take 3 to 5 hours to assemble and appropriates for ages 14 and older.

Tram size: 6.2 x 2.9 x 5.4 in
Rail size: 30.2 x 2.1 x 2.8 in
Bundle size: 14.6 x 6.7 x 1.2 in
Number of parts: 154
Level: Tough
Assembly Time: 3-5 hours
Recommended Age: 14+
Package weight: 1.50 lbs
Manufacturer: UGears