Vienna Ulf Tram – Rigged & Animated

Larry3d in Animation




Highly detailed 3D model of the iconic Vienna ULF (Ultra Low Floor) tram, based on line 25 to Floridsdorf (car number 727). Built for Blender 5.1+.

The model includes accurate proportions, textured exterior with doors, windows, pantograph, destination displays, and Wiener Linien branding. All segments are built as instances for efficient memory usage.

Includes a fully functional path-following rig. The tram automatically follows any Bezier curve while maintaining correct segment spacing. Rigid body sections articulate only at the real-world joint positions, just like the actual ULF. No Spline IK — the rig uses a clean Empty-chain system with drivers and a small Python script that dynamically adapts to any curve length.

What's included:

  • Complete tram model with textures and materials
  • Fully rigged with path-following animation system
  • Python script for dynamic curve adaptation
  • Bezier curve track (ULF_Track)
  • Clean outliner structure (Mesh, Helpers, Pivots, Rig)

What's NOT included (shown in preview images/video for context only):

How to use:

  1. Append the ULF_Tram collection into your scene
  2. Create or select a Bezier curve for your track
  3. Change the Follow Path target on all ULF_Pivot empties to your curve
  4. Run the included "curve_length" script in the Scripting tab
  5. Animate the Offset Factor of ULF_Pivot.Front — the entire tram follows
  6. Enable "Auto Run Python Scripts" in Preferences → Save & Load

Requirements:

  • Blender 5.1 or later (driver issues in 5.0.1)
  • No external addons needed

For a detailed breakdown of the rigging process, visit: https://larry.at/vienna-ulf-tram-english/


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Details
Dev Fund Contributor
Published 6 months ago
Blender Version 5.1
Render Engine Used Cycles
Misc Data Uvs-Unwrapped, Rigged, Animated, Textured
License Royalty Free