toddinde
OBS Chief
I am convinced that hot pots and the like are not allowed. It might seem like a reasonable option, but it’s not for a variety of reasons including tripping breakers, etc. Amtrak could have a hot water kettle, but they don’t. The cafe car will support reasonable requests. I have considered a hot pot for coach travel and quickly decided against it. I can’t conceive of a rational reason to do it in sleeper. In any event, the cafe car fare is much improved. Oatmeal for breakfast, salad for lunch, and vegan blue corn tamales for dinner, and I feel pretty good. Watching the world pass by from the Sightseer while enjoying those is great. As for flex meals, they’re passable when they’re well prepared.