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Preserved royal train of Ludwig II. Verkehrsmuseum Nürnberg, 2003-02-01. tbk

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Preserved royal train of Ludwig II. The "terrace car". Verkehrsmuseum Nürnberg, 2003-02-01. tbk

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Preserved royal train of Ludwig II. Interior. Verkehrsmuseum Nürnberg, 2003-02-01. tbk

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Another photo of the famous Bavarian Royal Train. Verkehrsmuseum Nürnberg, 2012-02-03 tobias b köhler

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Another photo of the famous Bavarian Royal Train. Frontal view of terrace car. Verkehrsmuseum Nürnberg, 2012-02-03 tobias b köhler

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Salon car of King Ludwig II of Bavaria, built 1860 for King Maximilian II by Klett and rebuilt 1868 to 1870 with very expensive interior in gold, silk and marble, designed by Franz and Rudolf Seitz inspired by the castle of Versailles. The royal train was extended to eight cars until 1876, but not much is known about official travels of the royal court with the train; for safety reasons an "incognito train" was commissioned in 1876. Since the end of the monarchy the train is in the museum. Verkehrsmuseum Nürnberg. 2011-02-02. tobias b köhler

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Terrace car of King Ludwig II of Bavaria, built 1865 by Klett. This car allowed the king to wave to the crowd, but it's not known whether it was ever used for this purpose. Verkehrsmuseum Nürnberg. 2011-02-02. tobias b köhler