I don't think it wouldn't be 7 sleepers for the entire run of the train.
According to timetables the consist (not including baggage) was diner, 4
standard sleepers, a compartment sleeper and observation car. Additional
cars were added between specific destinations. For example a parlor car
between Ottawa and Montreal, standard sleepers between Toronto and Sudbury
(westbound) or Winnipeg and Fort William (eastbound) and an additional
compartment sleeper between Montreal and Winnipeg.
Jeff
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Subject: [cpha] Trans Canada Limited diner capacity
I was reading a book about the TCL and noted that in later years of
operation, there was an "A" series diner assigned to the train, with a
seating capacity of 36. The train would typically have 7 sleepers each
accommodating between 20-27 people each (R, S, G series). Assuming the
train was sold out, there would be between 140-180 people on the train, all
fed by a single diner. That equates to 4-5 sittings for each meal.
How would that have worked practically? Assuming each sitting took 45
minutes to an hour, it would be 3-5 hours for each meal. If you started
serving at 7 am, you might be done by 11 am, but that is a pretty late
lunch, and then it is straight into lunch. Dinner could start around 5 pm,
but would run to 9 or 10 at night?
In the plans for the tail car, there is a small buffet area, but doesn't
look large enough to serve any significant numbers of people.
Am I missing something here? Any info would be greatly appreciated.
KALEY HOFFMAN
