Creators Tom Spurgeon talks to Theo Ellsworth, creator
of Sleeper Car, Capacity and The Understanding Monster.
It's really a bit
of a sleeper car.
Not exact matches
Filled with 31 players and a traveling party
of 50 for the 3,417 - mile journey to Durham, the train was high - class: air - conditioning,
sleeper cars, dining
cars, even formal meal menus (many
of which the players sent home).
Luthi made up January's train with a dormitory
car behind the engine (to which the hired help could escape), two coaches, a chuckwagon
car, four more coaches, a bar
car, then the swinging rumpus
car — in the middle
of the train — backed up by another bar
car, four coaches, another buffet diner, four
sleepers and the two baggage
cars.
(If you have a
car sleeper who rides in a backless booster, you can buy a special pillow that fits around his neck during naps, or wedge a rolled blanket between your napping child and the side
of the
car.)
You need a place for baby to sleep, a couple blankets, a
car seat for the
car, a couple
of age appropriate toys, about 5 - 6
sleepers in that given size and about 10 outfits.
Cain, 34,
of Glendale, Minn., quickly learned that the only way to console her son, Gabriel Stillmank, was to take him out
of his side -
car sleeper and bring him to bed with her.
If your baby is a
car -
sleeper, there are things you can do to prevent accidents and avoid using the
car seat as a staple
of your baby's sleep routine.
(Pro tip: The Sound
Sleeper iPhone app has a host
of sounds ranging from hairdryer to vacuum sweeper to
car ride just for this purpose.)
He's never been a good
sleeper (although, since his second set
of HBOT, he has been sleeping better - falling asleep in the highchair and the
car as the pictures illustrate).
My son is not much
of a
car sleeper, but he has slept really well during multi-hour
car rides in this seat.
During the next 2 nights, the team played an assortment
of 14 different sounds, including flushing toilets, loud conversations, ringing phones, and
car traffic, 40 to 50 times throughout the night, gradually raising the volume
of each sound until each
sleeper stirred.
I'm not the world's best
sleeper — I can't sleep on planes or in
cars, and I'm so jealous
of people who can fall asleep anywhere.
Director Francis Lawrence and his design team show us the era through a circus train full
of grimy
sleeper cars and people wearing the same clothes since last week, a place where the employees, like the shepherds in the Bible, smell like the animals and belong nowhere else.
«This Camry is the ultimate
sleeper — it definitely has the element
of surprise on its side and more than enough muscle to drop the hammer on any unsuspecting
car that pulls up,» said Toyota Motorsport Technical Center director Chuck Wade in a statement.
and in the case
of the mazda 6 mps AWD easily handles that power, not to mention the
sleeper looks, very capable but underestimated
car.
While we can appreciate that the Passat TDI is something
of a
sleeper model, as it looks like just about any other mid-size family sedan on the market, not everyone can get excited about a
car as generic - looking as this.
That's really just the tip
of the iceberg, though, so if you like fast
cars and entertain the idea
of sleepers, hit play and enjoy the video.
A list
of 300 - horsepower sedans can certainly include the usual suspects, such as the European performance - oriented executive
cars and the Detroit - bred land yachts, but there's something to be said for the
sleepers and for the family
cars that don't follow the traditional formula.
Meanwhile, I put together a list
of Top 5
Sleeper Cars available today.
Nonetheless, the 435d is a
sleeper in its own way, as it can reach 62 mph from standstill in 4.8 seconds, leaving a lot
of other, more expensive
cars, in the dust.
Whether you are searching for the ultimate «street -
sleeper» or you just need a ton
of available horsepower at you every command, this used
car can meet the need.
With a rather understated exterior and using the large frame
of the 5 Series, the M535i was regarded by many back then as a
sleeper, or a Q -
car, a vehicle which looks comfortable but certainly not fast.
First
of all, let's get one thing straight: a «
sleeper» is a
car that looks ordinary and offers no clues about how quick it is — no aggressive design cues or performance division badges.
The reason I called this
car a
sleeper is no one expects much performance out
of it.
Thanks to its S - Class clothes, the new AMG E63 and its more powerful sibling should be true
sleepers ready to ruin the days
of sports
car owners who dare to challenge.
While the RS 7 isn't exactly a
car I'd classify as a «
sleeper,» it still looks quite modest next to
cars with similar levels
of output.
Sleepers are
cars for serious performance junkies — without the flash
of traditional performance
cars, they can't be used to show off, and they put automotive performance in practical packages.
AMG will still sell you a
sleeper E-Class, but it also offers
cars on the opposite end
of the spectrum.
«This Camry is the ultimate
sleeper — it definitely has the element
of surprise on its side and more than enough muscle to drop the hammer on any unsuspecting
car that pulls up,» said MTC director Chuck Wade.
Sport Plus contributed by keeping the power on tap, turning the TLX into something
of a
sleeper sports
car.
This is a special edition
car that is a legend in the
car industry and is probably one
of the best
sleepers on the market.
These luxurious
sleeper cars (wagon - lits) were the only means
of transportation from London and Paris to Constantinople at the start
of the 20th century.
If you are traveling long distance, you could opt for one
of several rooms in the
Sleeper Car, giving you comfortable seating and a place to grab some shuteye.
Sleeper Touring Class passengers have exclusive use
of the Park
Car at the rear
of the train.
The resplendent Belle Epoque «hotel - onwheels» has seven remodelled suite
sleeper cars, five
of which were built in France in 1929 and originally used by the Royal Family.
During your time on The Canadian, all meals are served in the elegant
Sleeper Plus Class dining
car and are included in the price
of your holiday.
General make - up
of the train Locomotive, generator
car, staff car, guest sleepers, a non-smoking lounge car (26 guests), two non-smoking 42 - seat dining cars (if required, plenty of space for the maximum of 72 guests carried), kitchen car, guest sleepers, smoking lounge and Observation Car (32 guests) at the ta
car, staff
car, guest sleepers, a non-smoking lounge car (26 guests), two non-smoking 42 - seat dining cars (if required, plenty of space for the maximum of 72 guests carried), kitchen car, guest sleepers, smoking lounge and Observation Car (32 guests) at the ta
car, guest
sleepers, a non-smoking lounge
car (26 guests), two non-smoking 42 - seat dining cars (if required, plenty of space for the maximum of 72 guests carried), kitchen car, guest sleepers, smoking lounge and Observation Car (32 guests) at the ta
car (26 guests), two non-smoking 42 - seat dining
cars (if required, plenty
of space for the maximum
of 72 guests carried), kitchen
car, guest sleepers, smoking lounge and Observation Car (32 guests) at the ta
car, guest
sleepers, smoking lounge and Observation
Car (32 guests) at the ta
Car (32 guests) at the tail.
Enjoy views
of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia as you travel seamlessly in the comfort
of your private
sleeper car.
A remarkable achievement in 2013 was the construction
of three pillared dining
cars using the shells
of steel second - class
sleepers.
All
of the trains used on our escorted tours are carefully chosen for their facilities and comfort, including restaurant and buffet
cars for longer trips and
sleeper roomettes for any necessary overnight journeys.
The designs all feature Belmond Grand Hibernian's Celtic knot weaved throughout in colours matching the tartan
of the counties after which the carriages are named including
sleeper car «Waterford» and dining
car «Sligo».
Can accommodate 6 adults and one or two small kids Fully Equipped, kitchen including coffee percolator and fridge with ice and filtered water dispenser Living room with view and flatscreen tv with full DStv Entertainment area with braai and view 3 x Bedrooms, two with queen sized beds and TV» s and one with double bed (two bedrooms with beautiful views) 3 x Bathrooms (two with bath and shower and one with shower only — one bathroom with awesome views from the bath) 1 x
Sleeper Couch (one more can be added if required) Suitable for 6 adults and few kids Wi - Fi Safe parking for 2 or 3 cars behind electric gate Daily cleaning service and laundry service included in offer 50 % Deposit due upon confirmation Balance plus key deposit due upon arrival NNB: BRING YOUR CAMERA — THE PHOTO OF VIEW BELOW WAS TAKEN BY ME EARLY ONE MORNING HIGH SEASON OFFERS: House can very comfortably accommodate 6 Adults and few children Requirements: Minimum stay of 5 nights OPTION A: 5 Nights, (R20 000 for total package) R4000 per night Full daily cleaning with laundry included Welcoming Basket OPTION B: 7 day PACKAGE includes: If booking for 7 Nights, Package for R26 000 for the period Full daily cleaning with laundry service included 3 bottles of wine Welcoming Basket OPTION C: 10 day PACKAGE includes: If booking for 10 Nights, Package for R32 500 Full daily cleaning service with laundry included 6 Bottles of wine Welcoming basket OPTION D: FOR STAY LONGER THAN 10 DAYS R3000 PER NIGHT Full daily cleaning service with daily laundry included 12 bottles of wine Welcoming basket Dates still available December 2018 and January 2019 Self Catering - laundry and daily cleaning, amazing kitchen, Sleep 6 - 8 - 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 sleeper couch in living area, inside braai facility and a amazin
Sleeper Couch (one more can be added if required) Suitable for 6 adults and few kids Wi - Fi Safe parking for 2 or 3
cars behind electric gate Daily cleaning service and laundry service included in offer 50 % Deposit due upon confirmation Balance plus key deposit due upon arrival NNB: BRING YOUR CAMERA — THE PHOTO
OF VIEW BELOW WAS TAKEN BY ME EARLY ONE MORNING HIGH SEASON OFFERS: House can very comfortably accommodate 6 Adults and few children Requirements: Minimum stay of 5 nights OPTION A: 5 Nights, (R20 000 for total package) R4000 per night Full daily cleaning with laundry included Welcoming Basket OPTION B: 7 day PACKAGE includes: If booking for 7 Nights, Package for R26 000 for the period Full daily cleaning with laundry service included 3 bottles of wine Welcoming Basket OPTION C: 10 day PACKAGE includes: If booking for 10 Nights, Package for R32 500 Full daily cleaning service with laundry included 6 Bottles of wine Welcoming basket OPTION D: FOR STAY LONGER THAN 10 DAYS R3000 PER NIGHT Full daily cleaning service with daily laundry included 12 bottles of wine Welcoming basket Dates still available December 2018 and January 2019 Self Catering - laundry and daily cleaning, amazing kitchen, Sleep 6 - 8 - 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 sleeper couch in living area, inside braai facility and a amazing vie
OF VIEW BELOW WAS TAKEN BY ME EARLY ONE MORNING HIGH SEASON OFFERS: House can very comfortably accommodate 6 Adults and few children Requirements: Minimum stay
of 5 nights OPTION A: 5 Nights, (R20 000 for total package) R4000 per night Full daily cleaning with laundry included Welcoming Basket OPTION B: 7 day PACKAGE includes: If booking for 7 Nights, Package for R26 000 for the period Full daily cleaning with laundry service included 3 bottles of wine Welcoming Basket OPTION C: 10 day PACKAGE includes: If booking for 10 Nights, Package for R32 500 Full daily cleaning service with laundry included 6 Bottles of wine Welcoming basket OPTION D: FOR STAY LONGER THAN 10 DAYS R3000 PER NIGHT Full daily cleaning service with daily laundry included 12 bottles of wine Welcoming basket Dates still available December 2018 and January 2019 Self Catering - laundry and daily cleaning, amazing kitchen, Sleep 6 - 8 - 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 sleeper couch in living area, inside braai facility and a amazing vie
of 5 nights OPTION A: 5 Nights, (R20 000 for total package) R4000 per night Full daily cleaning with laundry included Welcoming Basket OPTION B: 7 day PACKAGE includes: If booking for 7 Nights, Package for R26 000 for the period Full daily cleaning with laundry service included 3 bottles
of wine Welcoming Basket OPTION C: 10 day PACKAGE includes: If booking for 10 Nights, Package for R32 500 Full daily cleaning service with laundry included 6 Bottles of wine Welcoming basket OPTION D: FOR STAY LONGER THAN 10 DAYS R3000 PER NIGHT Full daily cleaning service with daily laundry included 12 bottles of wine Welcoming basket Dates still available December 2018 and January 2019 Self Catering - laundry and daily cleaning, amazing kitchen, Sleep 6 - 8 - 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 sleeper couch in living area, inside braai facility and a amazing vie
of wine Welcoming Basket OPTION C: 10 day PACKAGE includes: If booking for 10 Nights, Package for R32 500 Full daily cleaning service with laundry included 6 Bottles
of wine Welcoming basket OPTION D: FOR STAY LONGER THAN 10 DAYS R3000 PER NIGHT Full daily cleaning service with daily laundry included 12 bottles of wine Welcoming basket Dates still available December 2018 and January 2019 Self Catering - laundry and daily cleaning, amazing kitchen, Sleep 6 - 8 - 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 sleeper couch in living area, inside braai facility and a amazing vie
of wine Welcoming basket OPTION D: FOR STAY LONGER THAN 10 DAYS R3000 PER NIGHT Full daily cleaning service with daily laundry included 12 bottles
of wine Welcoming basket Dates still available December 2018 and January 2019 Self Catering - laundry and daily cleaning, amazing kitchen, Sleep 6 - 8 - 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 sleeper couch in living area, inside braai facility and a amazing vie
of wine Welcoming basket Dates still available December 2018 and January 2019 Self Catering - laundry and daily cleaning, amazing kitchen, Sleep 6 - 8 - 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2
sleeper couch in living area, inside braai facility and a amazin
sleeper couch in living area, inside braai facility and a amazing view.
The conventional wisdom has said that with AGR 2.0 it would be the end
of using points to take long - haul Amtrak travel in
sleeper cars.
You may be able to get a full refund for the
sleeper car leg
of the trip, but only partial or no refund at all for the coach leg
of the journey.
The Washington adoptions were most interesting — Rev. Normann would take the train from Helena to Spokane, where there were lots
of babies waiting to be adopted and he would bring them back in the
sleeper car nestled in boxes.