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By the way, those who successfully engage in these amo-
rous onboard activities are said to have joined the 80-mile-an-
hour club, the rail equivalent to the mile-high club of the airline
industry.
A Few Do's and Don'ts
Most of these suggestions probably apply more to coach passen-
gers because of the communal seating arrangement, but whether
you're sitting in coach or a sleeper, you're still living with a lot
of other people in fairly confined circumstances. Being a good
neighbor is really just a matter of common sense and basic cour-
tesy, so remember the following:
• Use earphones with radios, tape and CD players, and scan-
ners. (Amtrak will enforce this.)
• Loud conversations, even in private sleeping-car accommoda-
tions, can be very disturbing to people located nearby, many
of whom will be relaxing, trying to read, or dozing.
• Tidy up after yourself in the washroom. One train attendant
cannot possibly keep all of them clean all of the time.
• Let your train attendant know right away if you find some-
thing wrong—a malfunctioning toilet, for example. Early
attention to these problems will minimize inconvenience to
fellow passengers and can frequently prevent things from get-
ting worse.
• Don't hog a seat hour after hour in the Superliner lounge
car if other passengers are obviously waiting for a chance to
enjoy the views.
• As pleasant as it may be, don't linger in conversation for more
than a few minutes over coffee after your meal in the dining
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