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Städtische Straßenbahnen Wien tram type K no. 2380, built 1924 in Simmering. The electric power cars of the first generation were outdated and replaced by larger models, so 125 trams type D were rebuilt to trailers type d2. They received new chassis and the platforms were enlarged and received front windows. This car was rebuilt from the D 311. 40 cars of this type were rebuilt to salt cars type sz1 in 1961. Length 8.4 m, wheelbase 2.75 m, weight 5.1 t. Wiener Straßenbahnmuseum, 2011-06-26. tobias b köhler

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Wiener Tramwaygesellschaft trailer type s2 no. 1504 (Spiering 1872). This was originally a horse tramcar, designed to be pulled by two horses. In 1882 it was rebuilt to the appearance still seen today. In 1904 it was repainted from green to cream/red and equipped as a trailer for electric trams. In service until 1949, then stored for a future tram museum. In 1961 it was painted green to be used as a trailer for the steam tram locomotive no. 11, even though it had never been a steam tram trailer. In 1996 the state of 1904 was restored. Length 6.7 m, wheelbase 1.9 m, weight 4.0 t. Wiener Straßenbahnmuseum, 2011-06-26. tobias b köhler

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Wiener Stadtwerke trailer type u3 no. 1948, built 1950 by Lohner. Length 9.43 m, wheelbase 3.6 m, weight 6.4 t. One of 13 trailers rebuilt from old u and u2 cars with new body, in service until 1966. Wiener Straßenbahnmuseum, 2011-06-26. tobias b köhler

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Dampftramway Krauss & Comp. (Wien) steam tram car no. 72, built 1886 in Simmering for the southern line Hietzing - Mödling. In 1921 it was adapted as a trailer for electric trams (type l), in 1926 repainted grey, in 1940 the platforms were closed with windows, in 1947 the number was changed to 272, in service until 1955. Until 1968 it was displayed at a playground in Kaisermühlen, then restored to the appearance of 1900. Length 8.2 m, wheelbase 2.4 m, weight 5.2 t. Wiener Straßenbahnmuseum, 2011-06-26. tobias b köhler