Here's the link: http://discuss.amtraktrains.com/index.php?/topic/55740-being-big-on-a-trainThere was a thread on this particular forum started on 26 June called, "Being big on a train". I just tried to find it in the search engine and it didn't pop up, but if you scroll at the bottom of the forum topic page to 'show more topics', you'll reach June 26 and see it. It's about 3-4 pages long and deals with some issues that you express here. Might give you even more info. Have a great trip!!
The search can be tricky sometimes. I didn't have any luck with "big on train", but I remembered the OP's name is Cooley. When I searched for "Cooley", it came right up.Thanks Sarah! Not sure why it wouldn't come up in my search window.
Yes, this is why I said Superliner cars have one or the other on their lower level. In my experience that third restroom behind the shower in the sleepers is much more comfortable than the other three. While the seat isn't larger the room is wider by about a foot. That foot is the difference between squeezing a 44" waist in and a 54" waist into the room.I have never seen a "public" handicapped restroom on a Superliner sleeper. The coaches have them, but the handicapped facilities are private in the "H" room on the sleepers. The restroom next to the shower may be a bit larger, but not so much it made a difference and I may be imagining that the size difference even exists.
I don't get how this works. Do you have a link?Southwest has a new policy, by the way. Now, they'll refund the second seat even if they're fully booked.
http://www.southwest.com/html/customer-service/extra-seat/ - the generic policy/optionsI don't get how this works. Do you have a link?Southwest has a new policy, by the way. Now, they'll refund the second seat even if they're fully booked.
A Viewliner train like the one you're looking at booking has very spacious roomettes but you'll have to make due with that small in-room toilet or take a walk back to the coaches for a larger throne. Still when I'm alone in a Viewliner I've never had a problem. Incidentally if you book less than two weeks from travel (last minute) the handicapped rooms will be sold to regular passengers to the regular rate, and they have much larger rooms and an accessible toilet and shower. A friend and me got lucky when we booked a last minute trip not too long ago, sometimes the late angler snags the largest bass.I checked a sample fare from PHL to ORL (Orlando, FL). A one-way Roomette would cost $443. To put that into perspective, I usually fly to Florida for about $400 one way (with 2 seats). So, therefore it seems to break even, although it does take MUCH longer. I would do it for the experience, and also I would get my meals included.
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