Lumibricks Heritage Tram and Station (L9084) Review – A City Essential?

The Lumibricks Heritage Tram and Station from the Town Life theme is a charming, character-filled set that leans heavily into classic European street transport. From the moment I saw it, it felt familiar in the best way possible.

I like trams. We have them here in the UK, and they’re one of those transport systems that just work. They are efficient, central, and woven into the fabric of a city. I’ve also ridden trams across Europe, with Lisbon standing out in particular. Those old yellow trams are packed with history and personality.

So yes, trams rock. And this set captures that spirit really well.

To answer the obvious question up front: this is not a motorised tram. It’s very much a display model, although you can roll it along the tracks by hand. That’s fine by me. This set is about atmosphere, not play features. It also includes a proper tram station, which was great to see. Let’s dig into how the build went.

Set Information

Set No: L9084
Pieces: 1274 PCS
Size: 10.4″x6.5″x7.24″
Lights: 9 LED lights
Battery: CR2032 (not included)
Power Options: Power Options: 2 x Battery Box (hidden) or USB Cable.

The Build, Design & Features

The build starts with the tram station, and this section comes together quickly and smoothly. It’s straightforward but satisfying, with plenty of small details that elevate it beyond a basic platform.

Highlights here include:

• A printed Town Bulletin Board on the glass panels
• A ticket machine
• Planters on either side of the platform
• Clean, well-finished tiling

There’s also a small water fountain included, which I found a little awkwardly positioned. It sits right in the natural entry path, essentially blocking the way so minifigures have to walk around it just to get onto the platform. It’s a minor layout quirk, but it doesn’t detract from the overall look.

Alongside the station, there’s a small florist-style cart build, which adds a lot of life to the scene. It’s a simple side build, but nicely detailed, and helps sell the idea of a busy tram stop rather than just a static platform. This cart ties in nicely with one of the included minifigures later on.

Next up is the track base, which again is simple to assemble but nicely detailed. Rather than just sitting loosely next to the station, the station platform features a recessed groove or slot running along the bottom edge. The track base is built with a corresponding lip that slides neatly into this slot.

It’s a smart solution. It isn’t a permanent connection – it doesn’t “click” or lock into place, but it acts as a guide to keep the track perfectly parallel with the platform. You can slide the track left or right to position it, or simply pull it away entirely if you want to separate the modules.

The track itself features a lot of subtle greebling to sell the idea of an old, well-used line. That worn-in feel adds a lot of charm and really suits the heritage theme.

The real star of the build is, of course, the tram itself.

The construction techniques here are excellent, and one thing that genuinely surprised me was how modular the tram is. You actually build two separate cabins that slot into the main tram body.

At first, I thought I was done, and then noticed there were still bags left. It turns out one cabin is a standard passenger interior, and the other is a night-time bar configuration that can be swapped in by simply lifting one out and dropping the other in.

That’s a brilliant touch.

The roof is well detailed, featuring printed route signage, the tram number ’22’, and the overhead electrical mechanism.

Crucially, this upper section is also where the power originates. To ensure the tram remains completely untethered from the station, allowing you to actually roll it along the track, it needs its own internal power source. Lumibricks placed this in the roof module, using spring-loaded pins to transfer power wirelessly down to the chassis.

This design does create a minor usability quirk: you have to physically pop the roof off every time you want to reach the on/off switch, which can get a little repetitive.

(Update: I actually found this annoying enough that I decided to mod it. If you want to see how I removed the battery box and added wireless power to the track instead, check out my modification guide here.)

However, I think this is the lesser of two evils. While the access is fiddly, having a wire tethered to the station would be asking for trouble. One accidental yank of the tram and you would risk snapping the wire completely.

Inside, the standard cabin is exactly what you’d expect: seating, handholds for standing passengers, and a realistic layout.

The bar cabin, on the other hand, initially felt a bit ‘made up’ to me. I honestly found it confusing, but as it turns out, that was just me being uncultured.

A quick Google search taught me that this is actually a very real (and very cool) European tradition.

This appears to be a clear homage to real European “pub trams” like:

• SpåraKoff in Helsinki
• Ebbelwei-Expreß in Frankfurt

These are vintage streetcars converted into moving bars, and Lumibricks has captured that idea beautifully. Once that clicked, the whole feature made perfect sense.

Display & City Integration

As a display piece, this set looks fantastic.

One thing to note is the spacing. If you slide the track base perfectly flush with the station, the tram body can actually obscure some of the platform details.

This is where that sliding groove design becomes essential. You can slide the track base slightly to the right to create enough breathing room to see both the tram and the station clearly. Since the connection isn’t fixed, you have complete freedom to adjust the gap or angle without dismantling anything.

In a city layout, this really shines. Lumibricks have shown it placed next to the Art Gallery, and I completely agree. That is the perfect pairing. Viewed front-on, with the station on the left and the tram on the right, it looks spot on.

Accessibility

Accessibility is excellent throughout.

• The tram roof lifts off easily
• Both cabins can be removed by simply sliding them up
• Interiors are easy to access and pose figures inside

The station is mostly decorative, but I do wish the platform had a few more exposed studs for extra minifig placement.

Brick Quality

As expected from Lumibricks, brick quality is excellent.

Clutch is strong, parts are crisp, colours are consistent, and everything feels premium in hand. This is very much on par with LEGO in terms of overall quality, and in some places the finish arguably feels even sharper.

Printed Parts

There’s a generous amount of printed elements in this set, and they’re all very well done.

From route boards and tram signage to menus and station details, the prints are sharp, well-aligned, and sticker-free. The gold lettering on the side of the tram in particular looks fantastic and adds a real sense of class.

As always, Lumibricks’ commitment to prints over stickers makes a huge difference to the final presentation.

Minifigures

The set includes five minifigures, which is generous for a build of this size.

They’re all well themed, nicely printed, and fit the scene perfectly. It’s easy to imagine little stories playing out here. You have commuters waiting, the tram driver at work, and patrons enjoying the bar cabin. One figure includes a bouquet of flowers, which I assume ties into the small florist-style cart in the scene. I wouldn’t have minded a few extra handheld accessories overall, but this is a minor nitpick.

Lighting System

The set is powered by two separate battery packs.

One pack is cleverly hidden underneath the station platform, while the second sits in the tram roof as mentioned earlier. This keeps the vehicle completely independent. You don’t have a messy wire tethering the moving tram to the static station, so you can roll it away whenever you like.

The lighting is well judged and tasteful.

• The station is softly lit without being overpowering
• The tram glows beautifully once the lights go out
• The front and rear lamps, with their yellow and red tones, are a really nice touch

Thanks to that wireless connection point I mentioned earlier, there are no loose wires trailing from the roof to the battery box. Inside the cabin, the wires are tucked away neatly behind plates and pillars, making them almost invisible from the outside.

My only real critique here is the battery location; tucking it into the undercarriage would have been preferable to the roof, just to make that on/off switch a little easier to reach on the fly.

On a purely aesthetic note, I also wish the ’22’ route number and the destination board were backlit. In the real world, these are always illuminated so passengers can see where the tram is headed at night. Having a small LED behind those panels would have really completed the night-time look.

Easter Eggs & Future Hints?

The biggest clue for the future of the theme is actually hidden in plain sight: the station’s name.

The signage clearly identifies this as “Post Office Station”, yet there is currently no Lumibricks Post Office set available. That feels like a dead giveaway that one is in the pipeline.

On top of that, the tram stop route board lists multiple stops along the line. If Lumibricks’ past behaviour is anything to go by, this could be more than just decoration.

Several locations listed already exist as sets: Book Café, Antique Store, Balcony Theatre, Art Gallery, Gelato Store.

However, alongside the Post Office hint, two other locations shown on the board don’t currently exist. Based on the naming, it strongly suggests a Town Hall and a Fire Station could also be joining the Post Office in the future.

If those predictions turn out to be true, we are in for some fantastic additions. Fingers crossed.

Instructions

The instructions are clear, colourful, and easy to follow. Steps are laid out cleanly, sub-builds are well separated, and nothing feels rushed or confusing. This is very much standard Lumibricks quality – solid and reliable throughout.

Pricing and Value

The Heritage Tram and Station retails for around £72 in the UK (approximately $74.99 USD), which initially felt just slightly on the steep side to me.

That hesitation disappeared once the build was finished.

I personally paid £51, and at that price it feels like a genuine bargain. You’re getting a well-designed tram, a detailed station platform, strong print usage, integrated lighting, and some genuinely thoughtful design touches like the modular cabin swap and florist cart. It feels complete, not padded, and everything included earns its place in the build.

As is often the case with Lumibricks, there are frequent promotions and discount codes available. If you’re willing to be patient, 20% off or more is very achievable, which makes this set even easier to recommend.

At full price, I’m still happy with what you get. At a discounted price, it’s excellent value for a characterful city display piece.

Update: Integrating this set into a City?

If you plan to add the Heritage Tram to a permanent city layout, you might want to ditch the batteries entirely.

I have written a full step-by-step guide on how I moved this set onto a MILS plate and installed Wireless Track Power so it runs off a single USB cable.

Read the Full Mod Guide Here: How to MILS Plate & Power the Heritage Tram

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