Novel Car on the Erie Railway

The Erie Railway company have placed upon the road a novel but convenient Car to run between this place (Binghamton) and Elmira as Way Train. The car is made in the shape of a canal boat, well-proportioned and and really beautiful. The Engine, Tender, Baggage and Passenger Car are combined, making a handsome Car, yet each department is complete, everything arranged for the comfort and convenience of the passengers and those connected with the train – Binghamton Rep.

Source: Elmira [NY] Daily Advertiser, 2 June 1862.