The original carriage offered enhanced services, including complimentary meals, refreshments and newspapers. However, this second carriage, also named a Connoisseurs' car, and which also offered improved services over those afforded to other TranzAlpine'' passengers, was transferred to the North Island Main Trunk passenger services by the end of 1991.
The original carriage featured superior amenities like complimentary meals, refreshments, and newspapers. Conversely, the second carriage, referred to as a Connoisseurs' car, which also provided enhanced services for other TranzAlpine passengers, was transferred to North Island Main Trunk passenger services by December 1991.