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Gilbert, My parents were early customers of Mr.Garfield in their annual trek south from MA. Dad was so impressed with the operation that he bought stock in the company. I think I still have the certificate in the archives somewhere. In those days, the demand for beds far out-stripped the supply. Many people had to ride coach who would have paid the premium if they had the option. Is that still true today? Tom
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Amtrak recognized that flaw early on in Gene Garfield's business plan, and provided not less than six single level sleepers "from the get go".
Today, there are six Superliner Sleepers "in season".
The original business plan called for Coach only; perhaps EKG was aware of the high costs of operating Sleepers (even if his "shop" was non-union) and thought he could avoid offering such. The Sleepers added shortly after the inaugural run were not even painted in AT livery - even as ugly as that was.
I had one ride on the private AT during December 1972 - I much prefer any varietal of the Amtrak version (favorite I guess was the ex-MILW Super Dome Diner, circa 1992).
Palmland "MA" and Miss Mary, I might even be "up for a joyride" on such during '11.
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