Just a few. Many people try to find something in the lounge car (where there are also only a few). You'll have a better chance if you pack a power strip so you can offer to share an outlet.Tried searching, but kept getting an error. Does the EB have outlets at the seats in coach?
I think it depends on the coach car you're in. On my trip on the Empire Builder last month, the west-bound coach I was on had outlets at every row of coach seats. Not so on the return trip. I have the impression that the outlets may be added as Superliners are rebuilt/refurbished. I'm sure someone has more definite information.Just a few. Many people try to find something in the lounge car (where there are also only a few). You'll have a better chance if you pack a power strip so you can offer to share an outlet.Tried searching, but kept getting an error. Does the EB have outlets at the seats in coach?
That's correct - some will have them - some won't - luck of the draw.I think it depends on the coach car you're in. On my trip on the Empire Builder last month, the west-bound coach I was on had outlets at every row of coach seats. Not so on the return trip. I have the impression that the outlets may be added as Superliners are rebuilt/refurbished. I'm sure someone has more definite information.
I think it depends on the coach car you're in. On my trip on the Empire Builder last month, the west-bound coach I was on had outlets at every row of coach seats. Not so on the return trip. I have the impression that the outlets may be added as Superliners are rebuilt/refurbished. I'm sure someone has more definite information.Just a few. Many people try to find something in the lounge car (where there are also only a few). You'll have a better chance if you pack a power strip so you can offer to share an outlet.Tried searching, but kept getting an error. Does the EB have outlets at the seats in coach?
Maybe they put them in for one direction and take them out for the other just to keep everyone confused. :lol: :lol: :lol:Same situation for me. On my EB trip in June, the westbound coach had outlets at every seat and the eastbound did not.
Only because it's alternating current.Maybe they put them in for one direction and take them out for the other just to keep everyone confused. :lol: :lol: :lol:Same situation for me. On my EB trip in June, the westbound coach had outlets at every seat and the eastbound did not.
AC goes both ways DC is one way :lol: :lol: :lol:Only because it's alternating current.Maybe they put them in for one direction and take them out for the other just to keep everyone confused. :lol: :lol: :lol:Same situation for me. On my EB trip in June, the westbound coach had outlets at every seat and the eastbound did not.
most trains i have been on had at least one coach car with outlets at every seat, the coast starlight on 7/31 (south bound) was the first one that didn't have one in ANY of the coach carsI think it depends on the coach car you're in. On my trip on the Empire Builder last month, the west-bound coach I was on had outlets at every row of coach seats. Not so on the return trip. I have the impression that the outlets may be added as Superliners are rebuilt/refurbished. I'm sure someone has more definite information.Just a few. Many people try to find something in the lounge car (where there are also only a few). You'll have a better chance if you pack a power strip so you can offer to share an outlet.Tried searching, but kept getting an error. Does the EB have outlets at the seats in coach?
Same situation for me. On my EB trip in June, the westbound coach had outlets at every seat and the eastbound did not.
It was hit or miss during my eastbound trip on California Zephyr. When I rode number 6 from DAV to SLC on July 16, two of the three coaches had seatside power outlets. When I continued my trip from SLC to CUS on July 21, none of the coaches had increased outlets.Just a few. Many people try to find something in the lounge car (where there are also only a few). You'll have a better chance if you pack a power strip so you can offer to share an outlet.
There's no business class on the Empire Builder, so this really doesn't apply. Instead there are some coaches with lots of outlets, others not so much.Isn't having an outlet at one's seat, suppose to be an amenity for business class? Plus, of course, a private use outlet is available any sleeper rooms.
If one wants/needs/expects a business class amenity, then shouldn't one be willing to pay for the upgrade?
I'd think that you're safe. I've had two cell phones, a laptop, scanner, and a razor all plugged into one surge protector in a sleeper and all without incident.So we potentially have 5 things plugged into the ONE outlet - is it safe??? Laptops, cell phones, mp3 players, ipods etc are all low current devices, 5 of them don't add up to the vacuum cleaner that the attendant is supposed to use, and is what the outlet is supposedly for.
I think it is safe.
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