York

A drawing of the York.
A drawing of the York.

Description of the "York"

The "York" is the night coach, divided into sleeping apartments, bathrooms, etc. Its length is 78 feet 2 inches, and its weight about 57 1/4 tons, the other dimensions being uniform with those of the "Cornwall". A corridor extends the entire length of the car. The central section of this car between the trucks for a length of about thirty feet is occupied by the two principal bedrooms, with the servants' rooms adjoining them. The bedrooms are finished in pearl grey enamel, and the walls panelled in silk to match the draperies. One corner of each room is occupied by a wardrobe, another by a convenient dressing table with large mirrors. The bedsteads are of brass, finished in gold to match the hardware. Besides the usual ceiling lights, in these rooms there is a special fixture over each dressing table designed to throw light upon the person sitting before it. The wall panels, draperies, and furniture coverings in the Duke's bedroom are of red silk armure, in the Duchess' of light blue moire. The ornamental mouldings, ventilator screens, etc., are touched with colour, relieved in gold. The furniture is of satinwood.

Next to each bedroom, and communicating directly with it, is a commodious bathroom. These bathrooms are exactly alike. The walls are entirely covered with tufted upholstery in waterproof rubber cloth.

Next to the bathrooms, and communicating therewith, are rooms for valet and maid. The remainder of the car is occupied by two staterooms finished in mahogany, a general toilet, and luggage room.