Physical Condition of the SWC

[Gabbytony]

Was wondering what the Condition of the SWC (#4) cars are. Especially the large Bedrooms. Are they updated or need updating?

Thanks

 

[GG-1]

Was wondering what the Condition of the SWC (#4) cars are. Especially the large Bedrooms. Are they updated or need updating?

Thanks

Aloha

End of April, returning in May I rode the SWC round trip from Fullerton to Chicago, Both trains were in good condition.

 

[George B]

Was wondering what the Condition of the SWC (#4) cars are. Especially the large Bedrooms. Are they updated or need updating?

Thanks

SWC doesn't have the freshest-looking cars in the fleet, but they are still in pretty good shape.

 

[AlanB]

There is no way to know with the Chief. You could get a refurbished car or you could get one of the older cars. Only the EB really promises to always have refurbished cars.

 

[Rider]

I recently rode CHI-ABQ, and two days later ABQ-LAX.

It seemed to me the cars were a bit nicer the second leg of that run. But what was more evident was that the Diner staff was MUCH better. I wonder if there is any correlation? Can't think why there would be...

 

[Gingee]

We rode the SWChief in late May of this year and it seemed fine.

 

[Shanghai]

My experience with Amtrak is that most train sets are the same.

Some of the cars have been refurbished and some need to be refurbished.

Either way, I enjoy the ride.