We're going to board the #5 at SLC. It seems to be early a good bit of the time, like 45 min early yesterday. If so, will we be allowed to claim our bedroom and go to sleep, or is boarding done by the book based on departure time?
If your Bedroom has just been vacated you may be asked to wait a few minutes, either on the platform or in the Lounge Car until the Attendant can get it cleaned and made up.