So not eliminating the possibility of Superliner equipped trains in the future. Glad the option for future Superliner trains D.C. to Florida or even Chicago to Florida would still be feasible.
I don't think that will happen since the NEC corridor trains leave from the upstairs high-level platforms and the through trains use the lower level low-level platforms.
I was thinking about the coach cafe' design a bit.
Amtrak is designing an exciting new coach cafe' car with huge windows and roof skylights. It will be a bright cheery space for socializing, grabbing a bite to eat or enjoying a beverage or two. A really welcoming space to meet fellow...
Thanks for these diagrams. It is great to see what Amtrak has in mind. A couple of quick thoughts:
My wife and I have spent many a night in a Viewliner roomette and the one thing that we needed was a bit more floor space. It is a bit tough for two people to maneuver around in that small a...
I don't expect good old fashion dome cars. It's not even possible with the proposed Superliner-style bilevel design. The closest thing is the Holland America McKinley Explorer but that's possible only because you can pass through on the lower level. I was just showing that the original dome...
Yes this is why they may have them on more cars than just the lounges. As we discussed before, picture those full height windows in the bedrooms instead of the two separate windows to allow upper berth viewing and a skylight to view the stars at night.
Now a while ago I suggested that they...