One more question: My mom is 4 feet 11 inches. If I ask the Attendant to leave the sofa in daytime configuration, will she fit? It would be just like sleeping on the couch at home. Can I also ask for a sheet to put on top of the sofa so she is more comfortable?
This is how I plan to do it for my parents: Have the top bunk lowered and keep the sofa in daytime configuration for mom. Based on what everyone is saying, it will be very hard for her to access the potty with the bed made up. I plan to keep my Roomette in daytime configuration because I am a large person and need room to stand up in case I need to use the facilities overnight. I know it is possible to lower the top bunk anyhow. Would my dad fit better on the top bunk in my Roomette or in the Bedroom upper bunk?
I know I am asking 50+ questions, but this is my parents' first overnight train trip, as well as my first Western overnight trip. I want them to be comfortable and have a ball.