This motor car was manufactured in Belgium by “La Construction” in Manage (hence its common name, the “Manage”). It was donated by the manufacturer in 1914 as part of an order for a series of about twenty motorcars intended for the Lyon network to operate the standard-gauge lines to Montluel and Ste Colombe-les-Vienne (never built, but the rolling stock was reassigned to Meyzieu) and the narrow-gauge lines to Vaugneray and Mornant.

Unlike the standard trams intended for the general public, with their wooden or straw benches, the T4S “Salon” motor car was designed as a vehicle of prestige and protocol, featuring an exceptional interior layout. A spacious central compartment, furnished with what was considered luxurious for the time (comfortable armchairs, elegant woodwork, mirrors, and draperies), was arranged in a “salon” style. This superb car was clad in teak slats, and the interior was lined with Lincrusta, which was very fashionable at the time.
 

• Chassis and Running Gear: Equipped with two axles (or trucks) designed for standard gauge (1.435 m).
• Power Supply: Power is supplied via a pantograph from the overhead contact line (OCL) carrying direct current.
• Driver's Cabins: Bidirectional vehicle with platforms at both ends.