| A group of passengers crowd around a third class car on an adjacent track at Frankfurt. Third class was six passengers to a compartment, and the least expensive option, somewhat less than second class, and quite a bit lower than first, which had only two to a compartment. The difference in fare was enough that it was said only millionaires and Americans rode first class. Of note, this train is led by a steam engine. The back of the tender is to the right of the passenger car. In 1955, steam was still prevalent in much of the world, though in serious decline in the US. |