Why sleeping cars mattered
Before widespread air travel and interstate highways, sleeping cars let passengers cover long distances overnight without giving up a night's rest.
Room types
Depending on era and operator, sleeping cars could include open sections, roomettes, bedrooms and larger compartments.
Modern service
Long-distance passenger rail still uses sleeping accommodations, though modern room layouts and amenities differ substantially from classic Pullman-era cars.
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