80 years ago this month, Pullman (“The 1st Class way to go!”) ran a full-page ad in National Geographic magazine extolling the virtues of traveling in a Pullman. Much of the ad copy could, with only a few minor alterations, be used by AMTRAK today to help sell sleeping car accommodations. Here are some of the ad copy’s highlights:
EXPERIENCED TRAVELERS know how much the pleasure of a trip is enhanced by friendly service. And that is why they choose Pullman!
They know that, on Pullman, a porter is available at any hour of day or night – ready to respond to any traveler’s reasonable request – eager to fill that request with dispatch and courtesy. Every Pullman employee is selected and trained for service to you!
But Service is only one of Pullman’s . . . outstanding advantages. You know them all – you probably take them for granted. And that in itself is a tribute to Pullman!
Why not make it a rule to go Pullman, the way that gives you more for your Money.
Great PULLMAN Travel Advantages
ROOMINESS – room to “stretch out,” take it easy and move about. Ample space for personal luggage without extra charge.
“HOME-LIKE” COMFORTS – Completely equipped dressing rooms. Individual toilet facilities in private rooms. Club cars on principle trains.
SERVICE – courteous efficient and truly hospitable.
PRIVACY – freedom from unwelcome intrusions. You don’t have to share your accommodation with anybody.
SLEEP, in a real bed, just as at home. In air-conditioned comfort. Get there feeling fit!
If this doesn’t want to make you book sleeping car accommodations on your next long-distance train trip, we don’t know what would!
Eric & Pat
EXPERIENCED TRAVELERS know how much the pleasure of a trip is enhanced by friendly service. And that is why they choose Pullman!
They know that, on Pullman, a porter is available at any hour of day or night – ready to respond to any traveler’s reasonable request – eager to fill that request with dispatch and courtesy. Every Pullman employee is selected and trained for service to you!
But Service is only one of Pullman’s . . . outstanding advantages. You know them all – you probably take them for granted. And that in itself is a tribute to Pullman!
Why not make it a rule to go Pullman, the way that gives you more for your Money.
Great PULLMAN Travel Advantages
ROOMINESS – room to “stretch out,” take it easy and move about. Ample space for personal luggage without extra charge.
“HOME-LIKE” COMFORTS – Completely equipped dressing rooms. Individual toilet facilities in private rooms. Club cars on principle trains.
SERVICE – courteous efficient and truly hospitable.
PRIVACY – freedom from unwelcome intrusions. You don’t have to share your accommodation with anybody.
SLEEP, in a real bed, just as at home. In air-conditioned comfort. Get there feeling fit!
If this doesn’t want to make you book sleeping car accommodations on your next long-distance train trip, we don’t know what would!
Eric & Pat