Dead as a Doornail ......

certainly describes this old train car.

Sad to think it was probably very opulent at one time. To see more detail of the doors, go large. And if anyone can tell me how to link to the large image, I would be very appreciative!

Jack Cade: Brave thee! ay, by the best blood that ever was
broached, and beard thee too. Look on me well: I
have eat no meat these five days; yet, come thou and
thy five men, and if I do not leave you all as dead
as a doornail, I pray God I may never eat grass more.

Henry VI, Part II
Act VI, scene 10