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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Gilbert B Norman: [QB] The biggest problem I have with an open section Viewliner is that I fail to see how such a car would enhance Amtrak's revenue yield. Presumably a Viewliner car could have 22 "modules". First, since it is unreasonable to have "open potties" in the open sections and after subtracting 1 module for the Attendant, you would still need 7 modules for "potties" insomuch as Pullman Std plan #4194 called for two "pots" to service 6 sections, you would end up with the "traditional" 14 sections, or a "max" of 28 passengers. Existing Viewliners "max" at 30. Railroads "in days of yore" tried economy sleeper arrangements. In fact, my railroad, the MILW, acquired new 14 Section economy sleepers that were marketed under the name of "Touralux". The only problem was there were no inhernet economics to justify a lesser accomodation rate. In order to justify such, there must be a "breakthrough" design, such as the Budd Slumbercoach that accomodated 40 passengers. So, I think Amtrak already has the economy sleeper in place; it's called the Viewliner Standard Bedroom. [This message has been edited by Gilbert B Norman (edited 04-14-2002).] [/QB][/QUOTE]
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