That IS going to be awesome! From what I've read here, sometimes they will let you go ahead and have your sleeper. I guess you just ask them?
I've never been in a Superliner (yet) so I can't compare the Viewliners to it. I like the Viewliners but they're all I know. They do have two windows. There are camps on both sides re the toilet in the roommette. They have a nice flat cover at least. Just pretend it's not a toilet when you're not using it. haha
I'm sure you've already thought of this because you know about things CHI-related, but the Cardinal is also an option on the days it runs. I'm taking the Cap (Superliner!!) one way and the Card (scenery) the other.
You'll get to see some of the historic above-ground cemeteries on your way out of NOL, and the ride across Lake P is nice, too. You don't go over the wide part but it's still pretty big (well, not compared to the Lakes that you know!!), but shallow. There are some old, old shacks out at the end of old piers that are cool (ala movie "King Creole" with Elvis), but Katrina about finished some of them off. The last time I crossed, there were still some remnants left. We had been told they aren't allowed to rebuild or repair them.
There are also some mini "White Cliffs of Dover" crossing a river somewhere in AL. When you go through Anniston, AL, and Temple, GA, think of me. My daughter and her family live in the middle of nowhere but have a Temple address. Their kids play ball at a ballpark next to the tracks in Bremen, GA, but there are trees. You will see lots and lots of trees!!
Check out the H unit if you get a chance. That's "our" suite. *sigh*
Did I mention the trees?
I am SOOOO ready to ride a train again!!!!!
Oh, not to throw a wrench in at this point, but there used to be something about the overnight in NOL being the only one that didn't end an AGR award. I don't recall for which train or whatever, whether that's still true, or any details. Might be just as well to leave well enough alone now...
Bon voyage!!