Blackshirt Husker
Service Attendant
- Joined
- Dec 12, 2010
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- 107
I need a knowledgeable train fan to name the different types of cars for me, but in the second leg of a cross-country trip on the California Zephyr, I've again noticed a big difference in the equipment. The older cars have the carpeting in spots on the walls in the bedrooms (helps absorb noise) the shower curtains as opposed to doors, and a pulldown bed that makes far less noise than the newer ones (great when setting up your own bed in the middle of the night). The air vent is a virtual wind tunnel in the older cars, cooling the room nicely. The only drawback are the old school sink faucets, which are veritable hydrants and gush water everywhere, but other than that, I think I like the older design of the cars better.
The newer bedrooms seem more modern (decor) but more hastily put together, and you can literally hear everything going on in either room next to you. The bed makes a loud creaking sound going up or down, and doesn't seem to set up as easily. The "closet" has a metal door that clanks frequently.
Love the Zephyr no matter what car I'm in, but after years of train travel have finally developed this preference and wanted to add to my knowledge base. Can someone name the different types of cars I'm talking about, and maybe highlight some more of the differences? Thanks!
The newer bedrooms seem more modern (decor) but more hastily put together, and you can literally hear everything going on in either room next to you. The bed makes a loud creaking sound going up or down, and doesn't seem to set up as easily. The "closet" has a metal door that clanks frequently.
Love the Zephyr no matter what car I'm in, but after years of train travel have finally developed this preference and wanted to add to my knowledge base. Can someone name the different types of cars I'm talking about, and maybe highlight some more of the differences? Thanks!