New from engine to observation, the stars of many postwar streamliners were the modern sleeping cars. Pullman had begun developing new accommodations in the late 1930s that would offer passengers complete privacy and still carry a miximum number of riders. Many of these innovations were brought together following the war, creating new types of cars like the 10-6 sleeper, with 10 roomettes and six double bedrooms- Complete but compact, the roomette provided a seat, foldaway bed, sink and toilet for one, at a lower fare. Couples, or people who found the roomette to small, could choose a larger and more expensive double bedroom with seating for two, upper and lower berths and an enclosed toilet. Overing two levels of service, the 10-6 was an ideal choice for the flagship trains of many railroads. Many were still in service when Amtrak took over most passenger operations in 1971 and remained in use for a few more years. This model is based on cars built to Pullman plan #4140 first delivered in 1949; with minor variations, similar cars were constructed for several railroads into the early 1950s.
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