These Era I cars are typical of those in use circa 1880 to 1895. The set includes one peat supply car for use as an auxiliary tender, a beer car, a third-class car, a second-class car, a third-class car with mail compartment and a baggage car._ The passenger cars and the baggage car have factory-installed interior lighting, and the baggage car also has lighted marker lanterns in two colors. All of the cars are highly detailed and have spoked wheels. All of the cars have close couplers in standard pockets with guide mechanisms. Five current-conducting couplings come with the train.
 
This six-car set is ideal for use with the Orlando di Lassi class B VI 2-4-0 steam locomotive #441-37975 (sold separately).