"NITE-COACH."

Press, Volume LXIV, Issue 19451, 26 October 1928, Page 7

"NITE-COACH."

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high-roofed centre aisle runs the length of the car on either side of which are ranged the compartments. Where eo many passengers can find seating and sleeping accommodation is cleared np when the car is examined. By an ingenious arrangement, the upper and lower' compartments are made to interlock, increasing the height of the car to only a few inches above the ordinary single-deck stage. The centre aisle is located halfway between the floors of upper and lower decks, to that it is but a short step down or up to either level. * In each compartment there is a builtin thermos jug of ice water and a gleaming nickel wash basin with running water. Two sliding drawers, measuring 14 by 17 inches, are for clothing and personal effects. There is space ■where a suitcase may be stored, making it completely accessible at all times. It is almost imposible, until one has seen the car, to imagine where all this 9pace in each compartment can be. A porter, making up the berths in a compartment, deftly swings up the back of each seat, which is hinged at the "P. until lower ends join, thus forming bed 24 inches wide. This makes the upper berth. The lower portion of each seat is in two sections, which are ararnged along the floor to form a continuous cushion. With the addition of mattresses, sheets, blankets, and pillow also becomes a comfortable bed. , *v** lo compact kitchen in the front of the car the steward prepares hot uncheson order at any time of the flay.' They are served on large trays .*2 Passengers in thsir compartments.

The Nitecoach carries a crew of three —a driver, a steward, and porter—assuring prompt service for all needs of passengers. The proportions of the car are imposing, but do not exceed those of the ordinary large motorstage. The coach measures 34 feet 4 inches long, 10 feet 3 inches high, and 8 feet wide. The weight is about 14,000 pounds, actually less than that of some cars now satisfactorily operating on the highways. A new feature is the manner in which the motor can be removed for repair or replacement. A few bolts are loosened, oil, gas, and electric lines disconnected, and the complete power plant is slid forward and out of the frame. This feature will eliminate delays due to motor trouble, for the motor can be taken out and a new one bolted in place anywhere along the route. ' It is pointed out that the coach provides all the comforts of home or hotel and that no stops other than those for servicing the ear will be necessary. This means that many hours will be cut from present schedules. The Nitecoaeh was perfected and built by the Pickwick Stages Systems and is now to bo demonstrated in west coast cities, thence throughout the United States. When more cars are completed, officials of the company say, service between Pacific coast cities, followed by transcontinental travel over established lines will be a regular feature. It is expected that actual service between Los Angeles and San Francisco will be started during October of this year.