sleeping car
Example Sentences
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We both got off the train at Grand Junction because he was moving into a sleeping car for the rest of his journey.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2021
During an interview, his eyes lit up at a mention of the sleeping car breakfast, with two Viennese bread rolls, jam and coffee.
From New York Times • Dec. 23, 2019
The plucky but foolhardy passengers are gently driven back off the tracks by a jovial sleeping car attendant.
From BBC • Oct. 21, 2015
Disgruntled Pullman porters, who served sleeping car passengers, organized the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters union in the 1920s.
From Washington Times • Feb. 10, 2015
“My brother, how I’ve missed you,” Aunt Kate announced dramatically, descending from the train’s rear platform and greeting Mr. Pinkerton’s party as it reached the sleeping car.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
