by mtuandrew
bostontrainguy wrote:Haven't explored it at all, but wonder if some cleaver design work could produce a triple-level sleeper with upper, mid and lower bedrooms nested together as in a slumbercoach configuration?If you can figure out a nested Slumbercoach design, I’ll work on a nested open pod* lie-flat coach. I think a stacked lie-flat layout could comfortably seat 48 and light carry-ons, but can’t prove it until I do the sketches.
Might just work but needs more exploration.
As for Slumbercoaches. The Viewliner platform should accommodate a 24-8 with a nominal capacity of 40, but ADA requires we figure it a 38-seat 24-6-1 (extra-long accessible roomette). Amtrak could also do a 12-6-2-1 variation on its current Viewliner platform, for a capacity of 30.
* if desired, with curtains or doors for full privacy