Roomette outlet question

[ScottC4746]

I'm taking a very small microwave to heat things up in my roomette, I tend to be awake when the lounge & diner is closed. Does anyone know the amp rating on the Viewliner and Superliner roomette outlets?Thanks.

Which route are you on and when? I do not want to be anywhere near that train when the system gets overloaded.

 

[Tony]

I'm taking a very small microwave to heat things up in my roomette, I tend to be awake when the lounge & diner is closed. Does anyone know the amp rating on the Viewliner and Superliner roomette outlets?

Isn't there a safety rule, that strictly prohibits passengers from using heating and cooking appliances onboard the train? If so, then IMHO one risks being kicked off the train at the very next station if any Amtrak employee (LSA, Conductor, etc) finds a passenger using one of these.

 

[ameliasdad]

Sounds like someone's going into the Popcorn business!!!!!

Not a good idea, my get you a ticket off at the next stop!!!!

 

[DET63]

I'm taking a very small microwave to heat things up in my roomette, I tend to be awake when the lounge & diner is closed. Does anyone know the amp rating on the Viewliner and Superliner roomette outlets?Thanks.

Which route are you on and when? I do not want to be anywhere near that train when the system gets overloaded.

Killjoy.

 

[Guest_fizz_*]

we love traveling in the roomettes, but we have to share a tooth brush because we can't fit 2 in, roomy roomette? NOT!!!!

 

[Big Iron]

but lighting charcoal inside is deadly so i would bring this instead http://www.amazon.com/Weber-1520-Propane-G...mp;sr=1-1-spell

Don't worry about the charcoal smoke being a problem, all you have to do is grab the red handle on the window, remove the rubber molding, push the window out and you'll have all the ventilation you need. Don't forget to bring some hickory or apple wood for a better smoke aroma.

 

[amtrakwolverine]

but lighting charcoal inside is deadly so i would bring this instead http://www.amazon.com/Weber-1520-Propane-G...mp;sr=1-1-spell

Don't worry about the charcoal smoke being a problem, all you have to do is grab the red handle on the window, remove the rubber molding, push the window out and you'll have all the ventilation you need. Don't forget to bring some hickory or apple wood for a better smoke aroma.

good idea then when the train is stopped at the station we can serve the passengers and people on the platform.just like a ice cream truck.

 

[GG-1]

Aloha

This is beginning to read like the Toilet paper thread! :lol: :huh: :lol:

 

[the_traveler]

That's to clean up the "remains"! (That's why you need to open the window too!) :lol:

 

[Ryan]

but lighting charcoal inside is deadly so i would bring this instead http://www.amazon.com/Weber-1520-Propane-G...mp;sr=1-1-spell

Don't worry about the charcoal smoke being a problem, all you have to do is grab the red handle on the window, remove the rubber molding, push the window out and you'll have all the ventilation you need. Don't forget to bring some hickory or apple wood for a better smoke aroma.

good idea then when the train is stopped at the station we can serve the passengers and people on the platform.just like a ice cream truck.

Make sure you're on the lower level of a Superliner if you're going to try that.

 

[tp49]

but lighting charcoal inside is deadly so i would bring this instead http://www.amazon.com/Weber-1520-Propane-G...mp;sr=1-1-spell

Don't worry about the charcoal smoke being a problem, all you have to do is grab the red handle on the window, remove the rubber molding, push the window out and you'll have all the ventilation you need. Don't forget to bring some hickory or apple wood for a better smoke aroma.

I think I now know how that dining car in the other thread had it's problem. Someone forgot to pop the window out before lighting the grill.

 

[Bob Dylan]

Yeah, on train orders one of the posters that's a rail worker talks about the bar-b-qs in the yards that have free chow for the workers! Guess the pit master forgot to venelate the car before cooking the meat!

 

[dlagrua]

THis is a rediculous and useless thread. Get caught cooking on any kind of grill or microwave in an Amtrak Bedroom or roomette and you will find your self 1. Under arrest and/or 2. ejected and put off at the next station. People have been thrown off the train before. One incident that I was told about existed on the AutoTrain. It was college break time and the train was loaded with college kids coming North. Needless to say drinking took place and things got out of hand. Two people were escorted off the train and handed over to police at an unschedule stop. If you follow the rules the Porters and conductor will treat you nicely but if you go too far to create a dangerous and unlawful situation you WILL be ejected from the train. You can put all the humor that you want in this thread but carry these plans out and see where it gets you.

 

[AAARGH!]

I want to cook smores. Do you tink there is enough room in the Superliner's downstairs vestibule to start a campfire? After all, it is all metal down there and we can leave both windows open for proper ventilation. I can store the firewood on the luggage shelf.

 

[wayman]

I want to cook smores. Do you tink there is enough room in the Superliner's downstairs vestibule to start a campfire? After all, it is all metal down there and we can leave both windows open for proper ventilation. I can store the firewood on the luggage shelf.

Heck, would anyone notice if you started a campfire in the smoking lounge on the AutoTrain? Rename it the Smores Lounge! :lol:

 

[the_traveler]

THis is a rediculous and useless thread.

Yeah it is, but it's called being letting off steam!

the Porters

Sleeping Car Attendants have not been called porters in many, many years.

 

[Ryan]

Geez, lighten up, Francis!

THis is a rediculous and useless thread. Get caught cooking on any kind of grill or microwave in an Amtrak Bedroom or roomette and you will find your self 1. Under arrest and/or 2. ejected and put off at the next station. People have been thrown off the train before.

I think that if there was a policy against using a microwave in a sleeper, or a max wattage allowed for a device plugged in, one of the legal eagles here would have found it and posted it. Now, if a crew member saw you using the microwave, asked you to stop and you kept on using it, you may be put off the train. NOT for using the microwave, but for disobeying a crew member.

 

[Big Iron]

I'm wondering if we scared off meat puppet with the responses or if he is sitting back laughing his arse off like I am reading them. Keep em coming, with the way 2009 was for me I need to vent a little steam.

 

[GG-1]

This is a ridiculous and useless thread. Snip

You can put all the humor that you want in this thread but carry these plans out and see where it gets you.

Aloha

Sharing a good laugh in my opinion is not "ridiculous and useless. If the comments were or looked serious I would worry. This thread started serious but many poster's felt, and shared some fun.

Mahalo

 

[Meat Puppet]

THis is a rediculous and useless thread. Get caught cooking on any kind of grill or microwave in an Amtrak Bedroom or roomette and you will find your self 1. Under arrest and/or 2. ejected and put off at the next station. People have been thrown off the train before. One incident that I was told about existed on the AutoTrain. It was college break time and the train was loaded with college kids coming North. Needless to say drinking took place and things got out of hand. Two people were escorted off the train and handed over to police at an unschedule stop. If you follow the rules the Porters and conductor will treat you nicely but if you go too far to create a dangerous and unlawful situation you WILL be ejected from the train. You can put all the humor that you want in this thread but carry these plans out and see where it gets you.

Whats "rediculous"?

I assume you mean ridiculous.

For a ridiculous and useless thread I guess 2100+ views is pretty good.

I would love to see the numbers for a non-ridiculous and useful thread.

Who said anything about drinking and not following rules.....and creating a dangerous and unlawful situation???

I have my ticket and list of rules & regs.... nothing is mentioned about cooking and/or bringing microwaves onboard ( which by the way draws less watts than a hair dryer).

I WILL bring my microwave and I'm gonna make popcorn for my whole car.

I'll take some pics of them enjoying it along with the car attendants and post it online.

"Carry out these plans and see where it gets you"-thats a great quote, you act like I am trying to rule the world with my evil microwave train takeover plan.

Maybe they will hand me over to police when I am ejected.... then when my cell mates ask what I am locked up for, I can say, "making popcorn"

P.S. They don't like to be called "porters"

 

[FrankStar]

That seals it. Next trip, I'm bringing a Marshall stack in my roomette - so I get get the full effect of my awesome guitar sound.

 

[amamba]

meat puppet, can you report back after the trip to let us know what happens? I am quite curious.

 

[haolerider]

THis is a rediculous and useless thread. Get caught cooking on any kind of grill or microwave in an Amtrak Bedroom or roomette and you will find your self 1. Under arrest and/or 2. ejected and put off at the next station. People have been thrown off the train before. One incident that I was told about existed on the AutoTrain. It was college break time and the train was loaded with college kids coming North. Needless to say drinking took place and things got out of hand. Two people were escorted off the train and handed over to police at an unschedule stop. If you follow the rules the Porters and conductor will treat you nicely but if you go too far to create a dangerous and unlawful situation you WILL be ejected from the train. You can put all the humor that you want in this thread but carry these plans out and see where it gets you.

It will be interesting to see what happens. Popcorn done in a microwave will produce a smell throughout the car, which will be pleasant if the popcorn is cooked properly and very unpleasant if it burns. There will be no discrete way to do this and the reaction may be positive or negative, depending on the success of the microwave. Lots of luck! I doubt if Meat Puppet will be thrown off the train, but he may not be the most popular person on the train.

 

[GG-1]

That seals it. Next trip, I'm bringing a Marshall stack in my roomette - so I get get the full effect of my awesome guitar sound.

After you get the Marshal Stack and the guitar in your room where will you be. Your Comment reminds me of the scene tn Back to the future where the guitar blows Fox across the room.

Mahalo

 

[Big Iron]

That seals it. Next trip, I'm bringing a Marshall stack in my roomette - so I get get the full effect of my awesome guitar sound.

Play some Jerry Garcia riffs and I'll put some green in your guitar case.