Russian Emperor Nicholas II had a luxurious train exclusively built for international travel. It was built between 1894-96 in the main Car Workshops of the Nikolaevsky Railway Company. The train was adapted and expanded throughout his reign as the family grew. By 1902, the train was completely modified, and it had ten carriages, a sleeping-car for the Emperor and Empress. The train also had a saloon car, a kitchen, a dining car, carriages intended for the grand dukes and other family members. There was a separate section for the children on the train. The final and eleventh car, a fully dedicated chapel, was consecrated in 1899.
Along with luxury and comfort, the train also provided a smooth ride and security. Meanwhile, to determine the number of people accompanying the Emperor in his trips abroad, security compiled a passenger list. Nicholas II used the Imperial train during the First World War. It was a permanent residence of the last Russian Emperor.
During the Russian Civil war, the Bolshevik burned all the trains. The surviving cars were destroyed in 1941, and today in Russia there is no any of the original imperial trains.
