This Single Cabin has a Pullman-style bed that folds into a comfortable sofa during the day and can be unfolded to reveal a single bed that isn't terribly wide but which has expensive cotton sheets freshly pressed and a roll-like pillow. The bed currently sits as a couch with wavy green-blue upholstery. A sink in a lovely, closing vanity is fitted into the corner and it provides both hot and cold water, as well as containing a little cupboard underneath that provides a glimpse at the porcelain pipes as well as access to additional storage space. There is, naturally, a button that will summon the Cabin Steward as well as an emergency brake pull with a warning beneath that threatens an expensive fine if you are to pull it without good reason. There isn't much room in this compartment, especially with any hand luggage brought onboard, but it is beautiful.
There is a luggage rack above the bed-sofa and there is an inlaid, fold-out table crouches beneath the window and shortly above this table is a little shelf containing a lamp with a red lamp shade, a weighted vase containing a single red flower and a glass ash tray. Spring-loaded roller blinds can be drawn up to view the outside world or to gain more privacy. Half of the window glass can be slid down to allow wind in, odours out or merely to stick one’s head out the window to get a good view of the surrounding countryside rushing past. Between each compartment stands the mosaic-floored cabinet de toilette where passengers may make use of a sink and mirror to wash their faces and apply make-up. This is shared between the two compartments and when one door is opened, the other door locks.
Canvas backpack,contains blanket, small collection of fiction and history novels, binoculars, various maps of The Orient Express, Europe, and The Middle East, flashlight, and camera.
Re: Compartment 4
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 7:46 pm
by MC Lovecraft
Colman packs away the various textbooks and novels he has been reading. He then leaves his compartment to introduce himself to his neighbors in compartment 5. He makes sure to place his pipe, his tobacco tin, and his room key in his pants pocket. While heading out the door he also takes his cane and a small book.
This Single Cabin has a Pullman-style bed that folds into a comfortable sofa during the day and can be unfolded to reveal a single bed that isn't terribly wide but which has expensive cotton sheets freshly pressed and a roll-like pillow. The bed currently sits as a couch with wavy green-blue upholstery. A sink in a lovely, closing vanity is fitted into the corner and it provides both hot and cold water, as well as containing a little cupboard underneath that provides a glimpse at the porcelain pipes as well as access to additional storage space. There is, naturally, a button that will summon the Cabin Steward as well as an emergency brake pull with a warning beneath that threatens an expensive fine if you are to pull it without good reason. There isn't much room in this compartment, especially with any hand luggage brought onboard, but it is beautiful.
There is a luggage rack above the bed-sofa and there is an inlaid, fold-out table crouches beneath the window and shortly above this table is a little shelf containing a lamp with a red lamp shade, a weighted vase containing a single red flower and a glass ash tray. Spring-loaded roller blinds can be drawn up to view the outside world or to gain more privacy. Half of the window glass can be slid down to allow wind in, odours out or merely to stick one’s head out the window to get a good view of the surrounding countryside rushing past. Between each compartment stands the mosaic-floored cabinet de toilette where passengers may make use of a sink and mirror to wash their faces and apply make-up. This is shared between the two compartments and when one door is opened, the other door locks.
The light screech of train brakes can be heard as the train slows its motion and chugs toward the Epernay Train Station.
The conductor enters briefly and has a quick glimpse inside the canvas backpack before turning to scowl at Cecil. "This is not a doctor's backpack and the man's name is not listed as being a doctor at all. Are you certain you have the right sleeping car? I frankly hope your concerns are valid for it would not do to impugn upon the reputation of this train."
Canvas backpack,contains blanket, small collection of fiction and history novels, binoculars, various maps of The Orient Express, Europe, and The Middle East, flashlight, and camera.
Re: Compartment 4
Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2013 5:36 pm
by aine
Cecil looks nonplussed, "This is not Herr Bedal's cabin?" He looks round for Belanger for support. "Belanger, what did the doctor say his compartment was? I'm very sorry, Monsieur; totally my fault, wasn't listening, head like a sieve don't you know. It must be the Yennifer car the doctor meant. We'll be out of your hair in a jiffy. Thank you so much for helping us. Come along Belanger." Cecil pushes Belanger back out into the corridor.
