Thanks, the_traveler, for the sites. Alan, I've visited them and registered. Hopefully I'll find occasion to post soon...
Originally Posted by
AlanB
Either train is a decent choice for heading west to Chicago, but on both getting power at your seat will be largely hit or miss. If power is extremely important, then you may wish to consider getting a sleeper where you will have a power outlet in your room.
I think the
chances of getting a power outlet are higher on the LSL, as I'm not sure how many (if any) of the Superliner cars (double deck cars used mostly on western routes) have been renovated to include power outlets at each seat. On every Superliner car I've been in on the west coast and the ones I saw when I was on the CapLim ij AUgust, the only power outlets are the two or so wall plates at each car (I was fortunate enough to be assigned a seat one row in front of the outlet, and the gentleman behind me was gracious enough to let me string my power cord behind the seat and into the plug).
At least on the LSL, which uses the single-level Amfleet equipment but much of which has been renovated, there is a decent chance of getting a car with outlets at each seat.
I could be wrong on the Superliners, though--this is just my limited knowledge and experience...