Originally Posted by
amamba
Nope, one can only see out the windows in an upper berth when in a viewliner sleeper (as opposed to a superliner sleeper) which is the single level car that has a second row of windows at the top.
In the Superliner bedroom, the bed is placed in such a way that the occupant of the top bunk can look out the window and straight down onto the railbed. To actually look out, the top occupant must lean partially off the bed and crane his or her neck to look out.
In the Superliner roomette, the occupant of the top bunk can't even do that, since the bed is directly above the window lengthwise.
I normally like Superliners, but when it comes to sleeping accommodations, the Viewliners--even with their lower height--are definitely superior.