1865
THE
FIRST REAL PULLMAN SLEEPING CAR: First
modern sleeper, built, 1865, THE PIONEER; much longer, higher
wider, than predecessors; railroad bridges and platforms
were changed to permit its passage. Here first came the
raised upper deck and folding upper berth. Heated from
hot air furnace under floor; lighted with candles, ventilated
through deck windows. Two compartments at each end; eight
sections; roomy washroom; black walnut woodwork, much inlay
and many mirrors. Fully carpeted; French plush uphostery;
good beds, ample bedding. Note the 16 wheels: an experiment
tried at this period but later abandoned in favor of 12.
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