Collection

Located next to the offices of the City of Luxembourg's Service Autobus (Bus Department), the Tramsmusée takes visitors on a fascinating journey through the past, present and future of public transit in Luxembourg. Discover trams and buses restored to perfect condition, a collection of 1:8-scale models and a large exhibition area.

The vehicles on display were first collected in the early 1960s, when it was planned to discontinue the tram system in favour of buses. The City of Luxembourg's thousand-year anniversary (1963) and the last journey by an electric tram (1964) led to the production of extraordinarily accurate 1:8-scale models of the trams in the workshops of the Service Autobus. Following this, other model trams and buses were built. Looking at these intricate models, people today can appreciate how these vehicles have changed over time. In addition to the collection and acquisition of various items (controller uniforms, tickets, punchers, maps and plans), the museum has also acquired a large number of written artefacts for documentary purposes. This is how the impressive array of items currently on display came into being. Featuring several thousand documents, the collection retraces the history of mobility in Luxembourg City.

 

Today, the museum has two operational electric trams, two tram engines, a life-size replica of a horse-drawn tram, two buses and a spectacular Ford wagon used for catenary maintenance. With the help of exhibition guides, mechanics enthusiasts can get a close-up view of an engine in motion and see how trams travel along their tacks, and learn more about the vehicles' technical specifications thanks to a multitude of explanatory plans. Whether you're in search of the most advanced technological information or want to indulge your sense of nostalgia, this museum will have something to tickle everyone's fancy.

Key historical milestones

  • From 1875 to 1908, the City of Luxembourg had a network of horse-drawn trams that covered around 3 kilometres.
  • The official launch of an electric tram network in August 1908 brought about the end of horse-drawn trams and a complete replacement of the existing infrastructure.
  • On 5 September 1964, Luxembourg City's electric trams were then replaced by buses.

The collection

Bussing 6500T

Information on the premises and facilities
Internal reference numberBUS519
Date entered into service1957
ManufacturerBussing
Model6500T
Fuel typeDiesel
Power (kW)125
Displacement (cc)8720
Seating capacity37
Standing capacity19
Length (cm)1,085
Width (cm)250
Height (cm)330
Curb weight (kg)9,790
Gross vehicle weight (kg)14,800

AEC 9834ER

Information on the premises and facilities
Internal reference numberBUS543
Date entered into service1959
ManufacturerAEC
Model9843ER
Fuel typeDiesel
Power (kW)133
Displacement (cc)11,310
Seating capacity33
Standing capacity44
Length (cm)1,029
Width (cm)249
Height (cm)315
Curb weight (kg)9,250
Gross vehicle weight (kg)16,000

Mercedes eCitaro G

Information on the premises and facilities
Internal reference numberBUS0xx
Date entered into service2025
ManufacturerMercedes
ModeleCitaro G
Fuel typeElectric
Power (kW)342
Displacement (cc)/
Seating capacity48
Standing capacity69
Length (cm)1,812.5
Width (cm)255
Height (cm)360
Curb weight (kg)22,070
Gross vehicle weight (kg)30,000

Volvo BE7900

Information on the premises and facilities
Internal reference numberBUS1xxx
Date entered into service2020
ManufacturerVolvo
ModelBE7900
Fuel typeElectric
Power (kW)166
Displacement (cc)/
Seating capacity37
Standing capacity48
Length (cm)1,200.7
Width (cm)255
Height (cm)330
Curb weight (kg)13,435
Gross vehicle weight (kg)19,500

Mercedes eCitaro

Information on the premises and facilities
Internal reference numberBUS1xx
Date entered into service2024
ManufacturerMercedes
ModeleCitaro
Fuel typeElectric
Power (kW)174
Displacement (cc)/
Seating capacity34
Standing capacity37
Length (cm)1,213.5
Width (cm)255
Height (cm)335
Curb weight (kg)14,691
Gross vehicle weight (kg)19,500

Opening hours

Contact details

Tram and Bus Museum

63, rue de Bouillon
L-1248 Luxembourg

Opening hours

Thursday

13:30–17:30

Saturdays, Sundays and official public holidays

10:00–18:00
(except on 1 November, All Saints' Day: closed)

Guided tours available by appointment

Admission is free