Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-26
TOURIST TRAVEL.
SecOnd.Ciass Sleeping Cars In
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SeCOuOsCsass sleeping OdHS Ah
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An innovation has been introduced
by the Southern Pacific Company in
the tourist travelling arrangements
here that will doubtless receive the
recognition and patronage it deserves
Realizing that there is large pei
centage of travellers over the road who
are unable to pay the dues levied by
the Pullman Company for sleeping
car accommodations, yet who would
gladly avail themselves of any
cheaper method of obtaining a
good nights rest while en- route
the company has had some cars spe.
cially built for this purpose. They
are brought out by Mr.. Denison, a
name we'll known in railroad circles
as the proprietor of the Pacific rail-
roads news routes and veteran in
all matters pertaining to travel. One
of the cars arrived in this city yester-
day and was inspected by q HERALD
reporter during the course of the after
noon. Each car is divided into
ten sections, making accommodations
for twenty berths. The sleeping
arrangements are of such nature
that there will doubtless be but very
little kicking" and each passenger
is supplied with a wool mattress, a
heavy double blanket, pillow, cur
tains, towels, etc. Drop-tables are
arranged between every seat section,
giving accommodations as book-rests,
card-tables, etc., and each section is
completely shut off from it's neighbor
by sliding doors, giving to those who
desire it a seclusion which cannot
be obtained even in Pullman.
The lavatory arrangements can
not fail but to give satisfac-
tion-there is gentleman's toilet
room at one end Of the car and a
ladies' at the other. In each coach
will be placed patent heating oven,
enabling one to cook and warm
victuals, and the temperature of the
car will be adjusted according to the
locality of travel. Each window is
supplied with a shade, and down the
center OF the car is laid carpet.
Another feature is sink for washing
dishes-in fact regular scullery and
kitchen is arranged at one end oi
the coach. A porter will be
in charge of each vehicle
and attend to the immediate wants of
the passengers.
The first of these cars was turned
out on the 29th of December last, and
put on the road between Portland,
Ogn., and San Francisco. The ser.
vice was subsequently extended to
Ogden. and has now reached Los An.
geles. On and after Wednesday next
one OF these cars will be attached to
the night train to San Francisco, and
bertbs can be booked as far as Ogden.
THE CHARGES.
The rates for sleeping berth are
fixed at so cents to San Francisco and
$1.50 to Ogden. As the Pullman rates
are $3.50 and IS to each place respect
lively, the advantages accrued are
readily seen. This is not intended as
an opposition to the Pullman system,
but simply to accommodate second
class travel, for which the cars will be
strictly reserved. Fifteen have been
already turned out from the shops at
Sacramento, and more will be built
when the occasion requires.
The Southern Pacific invites all
interested in the matter to call down
and inspect the cars for themselves.
One can be found ON sidetrack near
the depot and will be readily pointed
out by any Of the officials about the
place.