Database and picture archive of existing Wagons-Lits cars

A new database with searchable features will be launched shortly, however in the meantime, please find a link to the old website's database bellow (Coming soon):

The purpose of this picture archive is to provide basic information and pictures of all Wagon-Lits cars built prior to 1956 that are still in existence.

Readers with information are more than welcome to e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any information to help update the archive, particularly regarding cars that are not yet listed. Please ensure your information is accurate, and include pictures if possible.

On many of the listings, additional information is available for members of the International Railway Preservation Society, this can be obtained by emailing the above address. The information being available for personal and museum research purposes only.

If you are not already a member of the International Railway Preservation Society and wish to join, please follow this link.

Please click here for link to the database.