amtrakmichigan
Lead Service Attendant
I rode in one of the converted Amfleet B/C / Cafe cars tonight from Chicago - Dearborn. It was car #48184. It apears to be a renumbered Amfleet I Club/Dinette car that may have been numbered between 48150-48159 at one time, maybe serving the old Metroliner service. With 5 rows of 2 and 1 seating, it was a far cry from the standard Amfleet/Horizon food service cars that I am used to as far as comfort and room. The seats were either leather or an excellent grade of vinyl with a color that might resemble a red wine. The seats feature leg rest and alow the user to recline at about a 45 degree angle. Double seats also feature cup holders between the two seats.
Amtrak has not quite replaced all of these Midwest B/C cars since my trip to Chicago was in a std. Horizon car. However I did see another converted Amfleet car sitting in in Union station on another consist. So there is at least two of these in service. I would not be suprised at all if Amtrak raised the B/C surcharge once all cars converted cars are put in service. My only gripe is that you have to walk to the other side of the car, in the dinette section to use the restroom.
Amtrak has not quite replaced all of these Midwest B/C cars since my trip to Chicago was in a std. Horizon car. However I did see another converted Amfleet car sitting in in Union station on another consist. So there is at least two of these in service. I would not be suprised at all if Amtrak raised the B/C surcharge once all cars converted cars are put in service. My only gripe is that you have to walk to the other side of the car, in the dinette section to use the restroom.
