The set is a replica of the iconic CIWL Simplon - Express / Orient Express, and features two sleeping cars and a post/luggage car.  Both passenger / sleeping cars have detailed interiors featuring partitions, staterooms, seating, table lamps, corridors,closets, etc. The car interiors are fully lighted to give realism to these models. 

The intricate detailing and use of high-quality materials such as brass, plastic, and metal make this set a real showstopper. The cars are HO gauge and designed for use with AC power.

The corporate road name is Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits (CIWL). 

 This set is perfect for collectors of vintage passenger cars and model railroads. Invest in a piece of history with this exquisite set.

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HISTORY 

Prototype: The Calais-Mediterranean Express was introduced in the winter time table 1886/1887 and was a luxury train of Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits. This train traveled from 1886 to 1939 from Calais or Paris to the French-Italian Riviera. Later, from 1922 after the introduction of the famous steel-blue sleeping cars, the train also got the surname "Le Train Bleu". 

Like all CIWL luxury trains at that time, the Calais-Mediterranean-Express consisted exclusively of sleeping, dining and luggage cars. In addition to the varnished teak finish,these cars had the striking 2-color paint scheme of cream and brown teak. 

There is a companion 3-car set to complete the 6-piece train consist with two luggage, three stateroom and one dining car. All cars are numbered and lettered differently to authentically represent the real train.

Model Features:

• Filigree etched CIWL logos and train signs
• multicolored detailed interior fittings
• Brass table lamps
• Elaborate printing and painting
• detailed chassis and roof structures
• Interior lighting for sleeping cars for both the aisle and compartment side and for the dining car already installed at the factory (3-axle car with power intake prepared for interior lighting)
• Interior lighting with buffer memory and soldering interface for decoder
• Min. Radius 250 mm. AC and DC version
• NEM coupling with KKK for minimum buffer clearance when using a close coupler
• LüP: 3-axle carriage 143 mm / 4-axle carriage 233 mm
• 1:87 / H0 scale

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