My guess is any coach cut in between the transdorm and the sleepers is deadheading.I believe the coach behind the transdorm is actually the Business Class car
Well that would mean there is only one coach car, as behind the SSL there was a coach baggage and coach only. So I had assumed it was business class. I doubt they'd run it with only one coach car.My guess is any coach cut in between the transdorm and the sleepers is deadheading.
Correct. The baggage car was not on when it passed through Chehalis, WA on the railcam and was on by the time it reached Sacramento. Portland seems like the most likely place it would be added, unless someone accidentally left a baggage car elsewhere, I wouldn't put anything past Amtrak at this point.Did you say the baggage was cut in at Portland? There wasn't a baggage car out of Seattle?
Starlight has been daily for several days now, but you are probably right.Perhaps it's an equipment move leading up to the resumption of daily CS service.
Amtrak is weird.I really don’t know the how or the why, but this is the new standard daily CS consist. I don’t remember if I saw this particular train in Centralia, but this has been the normal consist since the 21st. I also really don’t understand putting Business in between the sleepers. The only thing I can think of is I’ve read some rumors that coach passengers still won’t be able to utilize the diner once traditional dining (at least initially) is re-instated. Maybe Business Class will have that option from the get-go?
2 Eng
1 Baggage
1 Trans-dorm
1 Business Class
2-3 Sleepers
1 Diner
1 SSL
2-3 Coaches
Have a good trip!I'm just boarded train 14 in Oakland and the consist is engine - enginge - baggage - transition sleeper - business class - sleeper - sleeper - diner - sightseer - coach - coach
Well, I can think of one that would fit perfectly, goes by PPC!One wonders if there's a future for a combined Business Class - Sleeper lounge. If there were only a clever name to call it.
I love seeing the consist getting back to normal with two sleepers w/ a transdorm and a baggage car! I wonder how long it will take to return to 10 carsI asked my car attendant. They're putting the business class car behind the transition sleeper so that the businesses class car attendant can take care of 6 roomettes in the transition sleeper. It does increase sleeping car foot traffic. The train seems just about sold out for the long weekend.
Bonus train shot.View attachment 22673
Thanks for asking!I asked my car attendant. They're putting the business class car behind the transition sleeper so that the businesses class car attendant can take care of 6 roomettes in the transition sleeper. It does increase sleeping car foot traffic. The train seems just about sold out for the long weekend.
Bonus train shot.View attachment 22673
Enjoy the views!Boarded train 11 in Portland this afternoon. Consist is baggage - transition sleeper - business - sleeper - sleeper - diner - sightseer - coach - coach
This makes me very happy.Great staff on the train though. My car attendant said this was her first trip back from being furloughed and she was super happy to be back working after the last year. They were constantly vacuuming, keeping the bathrooms clean, and generally just very accommodating especially since so many people were first time Amtrak riders. Other than the food the trip was really enjoyable.
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