This set of three passenger cars consists of a Pistoiesi type 1925R dining car, a Galileo air-conditioned type UIC-Y first-class car and a Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FS) type UIC-X 1968 second-class car. It is offered by ACME under reference number 55228.
The Pistoiesi dining car in CIWL livery (n°61 83 88-80 811-4)
The Pistoiesi dining car, type 1925R, refers to a former Italian dining car used on Italian railways to provide meals and catering services to passengers during their train journeys. The Pistoiesi dining car was manufactured by the Italian company Pistoiesi, which specialised in the construction of railway equipment. It was based on a special model, known as the 1925R, which was an improved version of the previous dining cars. These carriages were generally coupled to long-distance trains and offered a luxurious travel experience with quality meals served on board.
The first-class coach, type UIC-Y (n°50 83 19-78 417-1 Az)
The UIC-Y first-class carriage with Galileo air conditioning refers to a specific type of railway carriage used on European railways, particularly in Italy. This type of carriage is designed to offer a high level of comfort to first-class passengers, with modern features such as air conditioning. The UIC-Y designation refers to the classification established by the International Union of Railways (UIC) for railway carriages used in Europe. These carriages meet certain technical standards and specifications to ensure their compatibility and interoperability on European rail networks.
The 1968 UIC-X type second-class coach (n°51 83 22-70 140-1 Bz)
The type UIC-X second-class carriage refers to a specific type of railway carriage used in Italy. The name UIC-X refers to the classification established by the International Union of Railways (UIC) for railway carriages. The 1968 UIC-X type second-class coaches were introduced in the 1960s and were widely used on European rail networks. They were designed to offer a high level of comfort for second-class passengers, with adapted interior fittings. They were equipped with heating systems for journeys during the cold seasons. However, they did not have air conditioning, unlike the more modern first-class carriages.
Technical features
- Condition of service: 1971 - 1972
- Interior fittings:yes
- Length: 865 mm
