The first train, consisting of ten coaches, reconstructed by the Woosung works Railways Adminis for the use of the Peki "Shanghai throug! maiden trip the ancient capit ital on Sunday nigh inspected by the public at the North Railway Station on Thursday morning.
Although made of wood, the cou ches, painted in blue, represent in appearance the blue steel express or the Tientsin-Pukow line, 'The spscially fitted berths which may be converted into lounge seats, steam heating system, revolving easy ha in the compartment coach, and the lighting and ventilation System axe' distinct improvements the new The first, class sleeping car consists of eight compartments accom-Imodating sixteen persons, Besides two berths, each compartment. a steam jor and small room for washing purposes. The first special compartment, coach provides comfortable seats for 20 persons Desides six berths, while the second class 8 seven, compartments of four berths each and one compartment of two berths. Wash-Sng basins and mirrors are also provided in the second class sleepers.
Tu these coaches, lamps. specially fitted for reading are installed.
'All the compartments axe' airy and cosy and when the upper berths are lowered, they form the back of Jounge seats, providing much comfort to long distance travellers. Electric fans are provided during, the summer, The dining car accommodates 38 srsons. There are six tables for! four persons each and six small tables for two persons en
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