Buenos Aires Model Tram Kit – Occre (53011)
The Buenos Aires Model Tram Kit is manufactured by Occre model kits. Occre use high quality materials, made with precision and a great degree of detail. To ensure easy, enjoyable model kit assembly, all our model kits are accompanied by detailed instructions, subdivided into assembly stages with full color photographs.
History of the Buenos Aires Tram
The “Lacroze” tramway No 258 was manufactured by the Portugal Tram Company in 1927, based on the “Brill 32” model from J.G. Brill of Philadelphia (United States).
The tram was in service with the Lacroze Company in Buenos Aires between 1907 and 1939.
In 1980 the 258 was acquired by the “Asociacion Amigos del Tranvia (AAT). The AAT restored the magnificent unit with some exterior modifications to finally obtain an exact replica of the Buenos Aires Lacroze. Since 15 November, 1980 the tram runs through the Caballito neighbourhood of Buenos Aires.
In 2014, “Lacroze” No 258 was declared a National Historic Monument.