Superliner trains' removal and restoration of cars 2024

[uncleboots]

And also no Sightseer lounge for the Capitol Limited.

They are bringing back 5 Sightseer Lounge Cars but they didn’t say which route was getting them. I have to think it’s the Capitol Limited or the Texas Eagle or both.

 

[jis]

MODERATOR'S NOTE: A number of posts discussing LD trains East of Mississippi which have little to do with Superliner car removal and restoration, the subject of this thread, have been moved to a new general thread on that subject at:

https://www.amtraktrains.com/threads/east-of-mississippi-long-distance-ld-trains-2024.87110/

Please continue the realignment of eastern LD trains in that thread and reserve this thread for Superliner removal and restoration in Superliner trains.

Thank you for your understanding, cooperation and participation.

 

[NativeSon5859]

I just hope the Sunset gets its transition sleeper back. They’ve priced me out of taking the train NOL-LAX with the $1000+ prices ever since they went to only one sleeper.

 

[dlagrua]

Just to let everyone know that on our trips to and from Winslow, AZ on the Southwest chief in the last two weeks; both Superliner bedrooms that we had were completely refurbished with new rugs, upholstery and wall panels. On our return trip we did have Bedroom A that is a bit cramped but we left most of our luggage on the racks on the first level and we managed.

 

[Cal]

The entire derailed Chief consist from 2022 is in here. I see a handful of cars that look pretty shiny, and were taken out of service in the last 5 years. Are these mothballs? What's the status of the superliner fleet? How many cars is Amtrak getting back into service and how long have they been stored?

 

[Amtrakfflyer]

Where did the CL Super-liners end up going to? Has anything been expanded except coach on the ski train?

 

[AmtrakBlue]

Where did the CL Super-liners end up going to? Has anything been expanded except coach on the ski train?

The 2 sets that “ended” in WAS went to Chicago, or maybe Beech Grove, on 2 51’s

 

[zephyr17]

I doubt there would be absolutely immediate reassignment. I am sure a lot of us will be on the lookout for some consist additions in the coming months. Still hoping for the badly needed second Seattle coach for the Builder.

 

[Amtrak25]

Ivy City always had several Superliners scattered about as spares, a 37000-series diner was always parked on a track near the NEC for all to see. I presume they found their way back to Chicago too ?

 

[F900ElCapitan]

My guess is the extra cars will help support during typical winter maintenance is done during the slow season. For instance this is the first year in a very long time that the second Seattle sleeper has been held onto throughout the winter, or at least past October. Same with the SWC third coach, as the winters prior to Covid had the SWC with the transition sleeper, one full sleeper, and two coaches.