RENFE R12-12000 (formerly CIWL WP-4000)
RENFE R12-12954 (formerly CIWL WP-4078)
The RENFE R12-12000 sub-series (CIWL WP-4000) is a Spanish luxury dining car that was originally used as a sleeping car in Europe.
History
This railcar was originally designed as a Pullman lounge for luxury day trains that ran around Europe under the management of the Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits (CIWL). However, after the economic crisis of 1929, many of these cars were converted into dining cars, and in this form they began to travel around Spain in 1964, becoming part of various long-distance express trains.
In 1988, RENFE purchased five dining cars from CIWL to recreate the interior in the style of the era and to launch themed luxury trains. In 1991 they underwent a major refurbishment at the CIWL workshops in Irun, aiming to retain the 1920s aesthetic while providing modern levels of comfort and convenience.
Manufacturer: Leeds Forge Company
Assembly: Leeds (United Kingdom)
Year of production: 1926
Length: 23,450 mm
Width: 2836 mm
Height: 4005 mm
Track gauge: 1668 mm
Passenger capacity: 39 seats/tables
Max speed: 160 km/h
Bogies: GC-3
Weight: 47,500 kg
Madrid Railway Museum (Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain)
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