Builder: Sérgio Batista
Region: Europe & Middle East
Category entered:
Year entered: 2023
Brand of building bricks used:
LEGO
Since 2026, the Brick Train Awards have accepted models created with other LEGO®-compatible construction brick systems.
About Sintra’s Tram by Sérgio Batista
"Elétrico de Sintra" (Sintra's Tram)
A historic tram connects Sintra to one of its most popular beaches, Praia das Maçãs. The line was inaugurated in 1904, but the red vehicle used today dates from the 1930s. It maintains its original features, such as wooden benches and brass dials, and while it’s a slow, noisy, and bumpy ride, it’s a fun experience.
The complete 13km(8 miles)-journey takes 40 minutes, passing through the rural areas of Colares towards the coast.
The LEGO model has around 2000 parts (including the base/diorama) and it's motorized with Circuit Cubes
It has 2 motors, One for driving, another to invert the Rod "Panthograph"
it has Room for 16 minifigs.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fscdWiL9IoE