by B&M Minuteman
Gilbert B Norman wrote:.........I wonder to what extent it would be feasable to convert Superliner Coaches to Sleepers.I think it would be quite feasible if the conversion was for “Roomette” type accommodations as additional plumbing to the individual room would not be required. A conversion to a “Bedroom” type would be more complicated.
The Amfleet “Sleeper” conversion was for the Washington-Cumberland-Cincinnati “Shenandoah”. I believe Amtrak was initially required to provide sleepers on all overnight services and this is how they got around the requirement. But just barely:
Two Amfleet cars were modified with Superliner Economy Room (Roomette) components to provide two rooms in one end of the car. Passengers used the existing “facilities” and no showers were provided.