On 30 Dez. 2010, 20:56, Philip wrote:
On 30/12/2010 11:13, 1506 wrote:

And how do you think the Bristol and Norwich passengers will feel
about travelling in rapid transit trains with no bathrooms, many
draughty doors, and limited seating?

Bathrooms?! How many trains have bathrooms that you can think of?

The Orient Express?

"amogles" wrote in message

On 30 Dez. 2010, 20:56, Philip wrote:
On 30/12/2010 11:13, 1506 wrote:

And how do you think the Bristol and Norwich passengers will feel
about travelling in rapid transit trains with no bathrooms, many
draughty doors, and limited seating?

Bathrooms?! How many trains have bathrooms that you can think of?

The Orient Express?

Actually, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train is quite poorly
equipped in this regard. Cabins only have washbasins, with lavatories at
the end of the carriages.

On Jan 5, 12:58*pm, "Recliner" wrote:
"amogles" wrote in message



On 30 Dez. 2010, 20:56, Philip wrote:
On 30/12/2010 11:13, 1506 wrote:

And how do you think the Bristol and Norwich passengers will feel
about travelling in rapid transit trains with no bathrooms, many
draughty doors, and limited seating?

Bathrooms?! How many trains have bathrooms that you can think of?

The Orient Express?

Actually, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train is quite poorly
equipped in this regard. Cabins only have washbasins, with lavatories at
the end of the carriages.

So, a bathroom at the end of each car. I assume that there are shower
facilities on board?

"1506" wrote in message

On Jan 5, 12:58 pm, "Recliner" wrote:
"amogles" wrote in message



On 30 Dez. 2010, 20:56, Philip wrote:
On 30/12/2010 11:13, 1506 wrote:

And how do you think the Bristol and Norwich passengers will feel
about travelling in rapid transit trains with no bathrooms, many
draughty doors, and limited seating?

Bathrooms?! How many trains have bathrooms that you can think of?

The Orient Express?

Actually, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train is quite poorly
equipped in this regard. Cabins only have washbasins, with
lavatories at the end of the carriages.

So, a bathroom at the end of each car. I assume that there are shower
facilities on board?

Unfortunately not (one of the reasons I wouldn't contemplate a trip on
it). From www.orient-express.com/web/vsoe/journey_questions.jsp#122965
"Are there showers on board the Orient-Express?

No. These are the original 1920s carriages and as such do not have all
the modern amenities such as showers. Each cabin contains a wash basin
with hot and cold water."

However, the more modern Eastern & Oriental Express does have en suite
bathrooms with showers and toilet. The even more luxurious Rovos Rail
in South Africa offers a bathroom complete with separate shower and
victorian bath with its Royal suites (which take up half a carriage
each). www.rovos.com/train-royal.html

That's one train I would like to experience, but probably in the more
affordable Pullman suites which only have showers, not baths.

"Recliner" wrote in message
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"1506" wrote in message

On Jan 5, 12:58 pm, "Recliner" wrote:
"amogles" wrote in message



On 30 Dez. 2010, 20:56, Philip wrote:
On 30/12/2010 11:13, 1506 wrote:

And how do you think the Bristol and Norwich passengers will feel
about travelling in rapid transit trains with no bathrooms, many
draughty doors, and limited seating?

Bathrooms?! How many trains have bathrooms that you can think of?

The Orient Express?

Actually, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train is quite poorly
equipped in this regard. Cabins only have washbasins, with
lavatories at the end of the carriages.

So, a bathroom at the end of each car. I assume that there are shower
facilities on board?

Unfortunately not (one of the reasons I wouldn't contemplate a trip on
it). From www.orient-express.com/web/vsoe/journey_questions.jsp#122965
"Are there showers on board the Orient-Express?

No. These are the original 1920s carriages and as such do not have all the
modern amenities such as showers. Each cabin contains a wash basin with
hot and cold water."

However, the more modern Eastern & Oriental Express does have en suite
bathrooms with showers and toilet. The even more luxurious Rovos Rail in
South Africa offers a bathroom complete with separate shower and victorian
bath with its Royal suites (which take up half a carriage each).
www.rovos.com/train-royal.html

That's one train I would like to experience, but probably in the more
affordable Pullman suites which only have showers, not baths.



Some of the Indian luxury trains such as the "Deccan Odyssey" have showers
attached to the cabin (Coupe)

http://www.deccan-odyssey-india.com/...-on-board.html

"Graham Harrison" writes:
Some of the Indian luxury trains such as the "Deccan Odyssey" have
showers attached to the cabin (Coupe)

http://www.deccan-odyssey-india.com/...-on-board.html

"The famous Ayurvedic Body Massage with Steam bath is available to
rejuvenate you. A Gymnasium is also there for your routine workouts."

-miles

--
`Cars give people wonderful freedom and increase their opportunities.
But they also destroy the environment, to an extent so drastic that
they kill all social life' (from _A Pattern Language_)

On 05/01/2011 12:58, Recliner wrote:
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On 30 Dez. 2010, 20:56, wrote:
On 30/12/2010 11:13, 1506 wrote:

And how do you think the Bristol and Norwich passengers will feel
about travelling in rapid transit trains with no bathrooms, many
draughty doors, and limited seating?

Bathrooms?! How many trains have bathrooms that you can think of?

The Orient Express?

Actually, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train is quite poorly
equipped in this regard. Cabins only have washbasins, with lavatories at
the end of the carriages.


The Canadian, washbasins and loos in the 1st class cabins with a shower
cubicle at the end of the corridor.


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Graeme Wall
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