sky12065
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Thanks Eric! I can't really see the chairs, but if they don't have arms I should be ok!
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Those chairs are like a royality for us "kings and queens". (Playing "God Saves the Queen (and King, too)"!
Aloha
As gswager said the are comfortable, but they have arms. Built much like a recliner in size, but does not recline. I would worry most that if I were tired how easy it is to fall asleep in them.
Just be sure the Coast Starlight Attendants know where you are.Wish I was riding with you, but this month I ride the Texas Eagle.
Eric
sky12065
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With Eric mentioning that there are arms on the chairs, it's a hit or miss with me. Maybe I will have to go to the mens room and act like "royality" and sit on the throne; I'll be KING FOR THE DAY!
AlohaWith Eric mentioning that there are arms on the chairs, it's a hit or miss with me. Maybe I will have to go to the mens room and act like "royality" and sit on the throne; I'll be KING FOR THE DAY!
But those chairs are large and REALLY nice
I forget when you are going but if it's after my trip I will get a picture.
Eric
chuljin
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Um...you've obviously never been to Union Station. The men's rooms are far from a royal experience. You'll likely not want to sit...even standing in one as briefly as possible will make you want to bathe in Purell®.With Eric mentioning that there are arms on the chairs, it's a hit or miss with me. Maybe I will have to go to the mens room and act like "royality" and sit on the throne; I'll be KING FOR THE DAY!
Just wait until you board (the CS originates there, so they'll theoretically be sparkly and new onboard).On the other hand, the men's rooms have those cool dryers that use sheer windspeed, rather than heat, to dry your hands.
sky12065
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Chuljin, do the cool dryers have an adequate wind chill factor where I should wear a wind breaker, or is there no such thing in Southern Cal as wind chill? :lol:Um...you've obviously never been to Union Station. The men's rooms are far from a royal experience. You'll likely not want to sit...even standing in one as briefly as possible will make you want to bathe in Purell®.With Eric mentioning that there are arms on the chairs, it's a hit or miss with me. Maybe I will have to go to the mens room and act like "royality" and sit on the throne; I'll be KING FOR THE DAY!
On the other hand, the men's rooms have those cool dryers that use sheer windspeed, rather than heat, to dry your hands.
Eric, I'll be going on the CS early July!
I think the brand name of those dryers (I first saw them in Australia) is AirBlade or something similar. Be careful--they really do just about shave your skin right off! :lol:Chuljin, do the cool dryers have an adequate wind chill factor where I should wear a wind breaker, or is there no such thing in Southern Cal as wind chill? :lol:Um...you've obviously never been to Union Station. The men's rooms are far from a royal experience. You'll likely not want to sit...even standing in one as briefly as possible will make you want to bathe in Purell®.With Eric mentioning that there are arms on the chairs, it's a hit or miss with me. Maybe I will have to go to the mens room and act like "royality" and sit on the throne; I'll be KING FOR THE DAY!
On the other hand, the men's rooms have those cool dryers that use sheer windspeed, rather than heat, to dry your hands.
Eric, I'll be going on the CS early July!
PetalumaLoco
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sky12065
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PetalumaLoco
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Yes. I watched a few of those. Results; 1 lost contact, 1 blown out retainer, and a wad of gum that you didn't want to chew any longer.
chuljin
Lead Service Attendant
At the risk of now wandering very very far off topic:Chuljin, do the cool dryers have an adequate wind chill factor where I should wear a wind breaker, or is there no such thing in Southern Cal as wind chill? :lol:Um...you've obviously never been to Union Station. The men's rooms are far from a royal experience. You'll likely not want to sit...even standing in one as briefly as possible will make you want to bathe in Purell®.With Eric mentioning that there are arms on the chairs, it's a hit or miss with me. Maybe I will have to go to the mens room and act like "royality" and sit on the throne; I'll be KING FOR THE DAY!
On the other hand, the men's rooms have those cool dryers that use sheer windspeed, rather than heat, to dry your hands.
Eric, I'll be going on the CS early July!
Contrary to popular belief, it can get chilly in SoCal (as it is now, in a limited way). It is also very often windy. So there is wind chill, though it's the kind that turns a real 50° into an effective 40°, rather than the kind that turns a real 15° into an effective -5°.
These are indeed the Xcelerators. I've only seen them in three places:
- Union Station
- A Filipino restaurant in Glendale called 'Max's of Manila'
- (interestingly) on the Discovery Channel show How It's Made
They don't shave your skin off...but they do send waves across it (cf. the old films of what a wind tunnel does to the face of a guy strapped into a chair therein).
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You can find the AirBlade in the Metro Lounge at Chicago, not sure if they are the public bathrooms or not though.
JasonVG
Train Attendant
I am thinking about boarding in Fullerton instead, what end of the train are the sleepers on, front of back.
Front.
sky12065
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Man, I wish I had your memory! It's been 11 years since I boarded at Fullerton and I can't remember if it was from the front, back, top or bottom of the train!
amtrakwolverine
Engineer
unless there's a problem all sleepers are at the front of the train. doesn't matter which train.Man, I wish I had your memory! It's been 11 years since I boarded at Fullerton and I can't remember if it was from the front, back, top or bottom of the train!
p&sr
OBS Chief
... or which station.
printman2000
Engineer
If you are referring to all trains at Fullerton, you may be right. If you are referring to all Amtrak trains, that would not be true.
AlohaMan, I wish I had your memory! It's been 11 years since I boarded at Fullerton and I can't remember if it was from the front, back, top or bottom of the train!
The Fullerton Station is close to my daughter's house, so I am familiar with it. There are 3 tracks, numbered from the station building. Track 2 is freight mostly, no boarding ever. Track 3 shares with Metrolink and Amtrak Southbound regional trains.
Track 1 is all northbound trains. And the Southbound LD Trains like the South West Chief. So you must pay attention to what train you are boarding.
Also on occasion I have seen Freight on all 3 tracks in both directions, so it is important that one pay attention to the station Announcements. The station staff are pleasant to rail fan's who are careful.
Eric
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Actually, not all trains have the sleepers on the front. There are exceptions.unless there's a problem all sleepers are at the front of the train. doesn't matter which train.Man, I wish I had your memory! It's been 11 years since I boarded at Fullerton and I can't remember if it was from the front, back, top or bottom of the train!
AlohaAlohaWith Eric mentioning that there are arms on the chairs, it's a hit or miss with me. Maybe I will have to go to the mens room and act like "royality" and sit on the throne; I'll be KING FOR THE DAY!
But those chairs are large and REALLY nice
I forget when you are going but if it's after my trip I will get a picture.
Eric
As promised here is a good picture of the Chairs in LAUS
Not to imply in any way the lady sitting is, but the chairs are Generous.
Patrick arrived and we went to lunch, via the subway, I forgot to get a picture of the Coast starlight Waiting area and sign.
sky12065
Conductor
Thanks! I still think it's hit or miss, but it won't be long before I find out for sure!AlohaAlohaWith Eric mentioning that there are arms on the chairs, it's a hit or miss with me. Maybe I will have to go to the mens room and act like "royality" and sit on the throne; I'll be KING FOR THE DAY!
But those chairs are large and REALLY nice
I forget when you are going but if it's after my trip I will get a picture.
Eric
As promised here is a good picture of the Chairs in LAUS
Not to imply in any way the lady sitting is, but the chairs are Generous.
Patrick arrived and we went to lunch, via the subway, I forgot to get a picture of the Coast starlight Waiting area and sign.
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