Amtrak Superliner Cars? | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

Mike W.OGR Forum Member

Dumb question but I have never seen one first hand. What is all the space used for on the lower level of the different Superliner Cars? And Why did Amtrak choose this versus a single level coach?

11/15/134:19 AM

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Just a fanOGR Forum Member

Depends on the car. For the dining car, the kitchen is downstairs. For the sleepers, there's roomettes, showers and a couple of large bedrooms. Coach/Baggage cars have the baggage section downstairs. Etc.

Amtrak chose this design due to the increased capacity per railcar. The design is based partialy on the Santa Fe/Budd bi-level cars.

11/15/138:46 AM

clem kOGR Forum Member

Some coach cars have seats on the lower level and lavatories, also this is the Handicap seating.

11/15/1310:32 AM

RetlawOGR Forum Member

Quick google search came up with this:

http://www.craigmashburn.com/amtrakcardiagrams.html

11/15/133:25 PM

J DaddyOGR Forum Member

Traveling by rail in these cars are actually really cool!

Here are some interior and exterior shots.

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