. Book of the Royal blue . Book of the Royal Blue. Published Monthly by thePassenger Department of the Baltimore .v Ohio Railroad. Vol. IV. BALTIMORE, DECEMBER, 1900. No. 3. THE POPULARITY OF THE CLUB CAR. OF the many varieties of cars in thepassenger equipment of a few of theleading American railways, the ClubCar has become an institution in itself. Early last spring, the Baltimore & OhioRailroad, experiencing the necessity ofhaving a car for the special accommoda-tion of clubs, societies, organizations, etc.,conceived the idea of constructing one unlike anything heretofore produced, andthe c
. Book of the Royal blue . Book of the Royal Blue. Published Monthly by thePassenger Department of the Baltimore .v Ohio Railroad. Vol. IV. BALTIMORE, DECEMBER, 1900. No. 3. THE POPULARITY OF THE CLUB CAR. OF the many varieties of cars in thepassenger equipment of a few of theleading American railways, the ClubCar has become an institution in itself. Early last spring, the Baltimore & OhioRailroad, experiencing the necessity ofhaving a car for the special accommoda-tion of clubs, societies, organizations, etc.,conceived the idea of constructing one unlike anything heretofore produced, andthe club, or reception car was theresult. The car, designed only for daylighttravel, became popular from its inception,and has been in constant use. One of the splendid Royal Blue Linecoaches, which was particularly desirablefor a foundation, was dismantled entirelyof all of its interior furnishings, and the. THE POPULARITY OF THE CLUB CAR. entire woodwork, both exterior and interior,was repolished. The floor was richly car-peted and instead of the conventional carseats, movable chairs and tables were sub-stituted. Rocking and arm-chairs wereadded to invite the guests to comfort andease. A number of collapsible side tableswere introduced for cards or luncheons, anda large extension table provided, at whichthirty persons can be seated at one car is provided with a buffet, fittedup with a broiler and all of the usual utensils,and accommodations can be provided forthirty-five people at lunch at one time. This first trip of this popular car wasmade with the Gridiron Club of Washing-ton en route to and from New York City,where the famous club was entertained bythe Lotus Club. It also formed part ofAdmiral Deweys special train on two occa-sions in May and June. Since then it hasbeen used by various clubs, organizationsand special parties attending conventionsand has found great favor. I
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