I've been a pax on 8400 twice, and had informal discussions with the crew, who like some stuff about the kitchen, but dislike others. Not as much space as the Heritage (partially because Heritage were designed for a full crew, where as Amtrak staffs with half or less)
VL diners are/will be much more modular, so that loading and unloading of stock, in theory, will be easier and faster. (We'll see) but everything else is will be brand new, so just by that fact alone, they should be a joy to work.
VL diners are/will be much more modular, so that loading and unloading of stock, in theory, will be easier and faster. (We'll see) but everything else is will be brand new, so just by that fact alone, they should be a joy to work.