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I don't, but if you're upstairs you'll notice the "inverted pendulum swaying effect" much more. I slightly prefer downstairs roomettes on Amtrak for this reason
by dreamcompiler 4y ago
I don't, but if you're upstairs you'll notice the "inverted pendulum swaying effect" much more. I slightly prefer downstairs roomettes on Amtrak for this reason, even though they may be a bit noisier. It doesn't make me sick but it's distracting when I'm trying to sleep.
- hackernewds 4y agowhat is this effect you speak of?
- dreamcompiler 4y agoThe train sways side-to-side as it rolls down the track. The effect is more pronounced at the top of the car since it's farther from the track.
- ravel-bar-foo 4y agoThat's an American problem. The Amtrack sleeper I went on was much much more shaky than any of the trains I have been on in Europe or Asia (except for maybe a commuter train in Norway). I think it has something to do with running trains on rails with hundred year old wooden ties.