OK, I booked June trip on Texas Eagle to Chicago on phone with Guest Rewards today. Theresa the rep stated I was assigned "Roomette 19" (that's one-niner). And the confirmation email also noted "Roomette 19." My experience and understanding of Superliner config is upstairs Roomettes 1 - 10, and downstairs Nos. 11-14 (we all know the layout ).
Has the numbering changed? Am I missing something? I'll pick up my ticket Saturday at Fort Worth and can get the down-low from the agent there, but thought I'd ask here first.
BTW, fare was $112 and room was $259 for those keeping score at home. Thanks everybody. Buhhhh-bye.
Posted by The Chief (Member # 2172) on :
OK, a bud on another Forum replied Room 19 is in the dorm sleeper. Good to know. I've never ridden in the transition sleeper before. Oh boy.
Posted by chrisg (Member # 2488) on :
I enjoy the Dorm Car as it has less foot traffic and the unused Conductor Office can be used for picture taking if your room is on the opposite side of the car.
chris
Posted by Henry Kisor (Member # 4776) on :
Which brings up the question, Why is the conductor's office unused?
Posted by notelvis (Member # 3071) on :
quote:Originally posted by Henry Kisor: Which brings up the question, Why is the conductor's office unused?
Because the conductors prefer to commandeer a table in the sightseer lounge to arrange their ticket receipts?
Posted by Railroad Bob (Member # 3508) on :
quote:Originally posted by notelvis:
quote:Originally posted by Henry Kisor: Which brings up the question, Why is the conductor's office unused?
Because the conductors prefer to commandeer a table in the sightseer lounge to arrange their ticket receipts?
Generally they sit downstairs in the Dorm Car and use those tables for their office-- I've rarely seen them use a table in the revenue lounge car, David.
Either on 3/4 or the Sunset/Eagle--->they work out of the Dorm Car, downstairs. Did you know there is also another odd little room at the other end of the DC, that was originally intended for the On Board Chief, I think. (It's next to where the stairs go down to the Bag Car.)
Posted by a meyer (Member # 4954) on :
When I found it they appeared to be using it for storing mattresses and pillows.
Andy
Posted by MDRR (Member # 2992) on :
Andy- that is the room he is referring to. It was designed to be used by the OBS Chief and as you noticed, now has become a room to store anything and everything in...
Posted by Mike Smith (Member # 447) on :
The major defect in the transition sleeper is the shower/restroom configuration. You step out of the shower into the area in front of the toilet. If that hasn't been thoroughly cleaned, you definitely want to be wearing your flip-flops...
Posted by Railroad Bob (Member # 3508) on :
Right guys-- that is the odd little room. If I recall I once actually saw a PA system handset in there- which ostensibly was to be used by announcements from the OBS Chief. I never remember anyone ever actually sleeping in that room during my working days. One good reason was its location- directly above the trucks, and right next to the possible noisy baggage car. Rough riding little room. Generally, the Chief was put into a room in one of the revenue sleepers or a more centrally located dorm room. A little more "comfortable" you see...
Posted by The Chief (Member # 2172) on :
quote:Originally posted by Mike Smith: The major defect in the transition sleeper is the shower/restroom configuration. You step out of the shower into the area in front of the toilet. If that hasn't been thoroughly cleaned, you definitely want to be wearing your flip-flops...
Smitty, You're the best! This info is important. I always pack flip-flops. Maybe you could get a photo of this, so we could use it with your rolling-suitcase-on-the-roomette-step pic! Thanks.
Posted by Mike Smith (Member # 447) on :
The Chief, I thought I had pictures of that shower, but cannot find them from 2004 or 2003. My wife may have them on her computer. I'll keep looking this weekend.
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