Is anyone familiar with the Settebello trainset in Italy of the 1960's? Is one in preservation? These trainsets had a unique forward view observation lounge.

Here is some material I was able to find.

http://www.cardcow.com/160745/italy-il- ... -railroad/

http://trains-worldexpresses.com/600/618.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ETR_300

http://www.google.com/images?hl=en&expI ... 75&bih=275

Newsreel from when the train was new in 1953.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlXjxpyh ... re_related

Out of service, and graffiti covered, at end of clip.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyAZo1I- ... re=related

Trying to find something on the preservation of one.

http://forums.auran.com/trainz/showthread.php?t=17703

http://www.internationalsteam.co.uk/trains/italy03.htm

Best I can do for now, hope this helps out in some way.