Club car

nounStandard termRailroad

A premium passenger car designed as a lounge for socializing and drinking.

A specialized passenger car equipped with lounge seating, a bar, and sometimes a small food service area. Historically reserved for first-class ticket holders, it provided a social space away from the standard coach seats during long-distance travel.

Heard on the job

The conductor is walking back to the club car to check tickets on the remaining passengers.

Also heard as

  • lounge car