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manage this part of the train experience very well, but there are
some tips that can make it easier:
• Bring a blanket and your own pillow.
• Don't eat a huge dinner, and skip the coffee or Coke.
• Change into loose clothing—an extra-large sweatshirt and
sweatpants are ideal.
• Don't try to sleep until you're ready for it; read or chat with
your seatmate instead.
• Earplugs and a sleep mask could help. So could a sleeping
pill. Perhaps your doctor will prescribe something before you
leave, or you could try one of the over-the-counter pills that
are commonly available.
Getting to Sleep in a Sleeper
Not everyone sleeps well on a train, even in a sleeping-car room-
ette or bedroom. I'm fortunate in that respect: I usually sleep like
a baby. Under those clean sheets in my cozy roomette, I have a
feeling of contentment that makes that extra fare worth every
dime.
Remember that the train attendant has a lot of beds to pre-
pare—30 or 40 of them if you're traveling in a Superliner and
the car is full. Try to give him or her as much advance notice as
possible when you want to have your beds prepared. Ideally, get
one of the later seatings in the diner, then let the attendant know
when you're heading off to dinner so he or she can have your
beds made up when you return.
Here are a few suggestions to help ensure a good night's rest
in your sleeping-car bedroom:
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