Do train conductors have a bathroom?

what do they do to pass the time? Other than a refrigerator/watercooler and a bathroom there are almost zero ammenities on a locomotive. Only way a engineer can go to bathroom is by stopping his train or if the conductor is a certified engineer he could run for while.



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For those who wonder where the train crews go to the bathroom this is in the nose of the locomotives.

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Crews on the road typicaly start at there home terminal when they are called and work a particular route to the away terminal where they rest and wait for there call for a train headded back to it's home terminal. At the away terminal the railroad supplys houseing either in a motel or sometimes in a company dorm.

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In the absence of washrooms inside loco cabins and strict directives never to leave the engine unattended, a train's pilot, if he wishes to use the loo, has to send this message to the control room, which then makes arrangements for his replacement at the next major railway station.

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As an Amtrak Conductor, you may be on-call 24 hours 7 days a week, which may include nights, weekends, holidays or on-call for emergency situations. Work may require travel and time away from home, and you may have to report for duty twice in a 24-hour period.

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May work nights, weekends, and holidays, since trains travel 24 hours a day, seven days a week. May work multiple shifts in one day. Choice of shift comes with seniority.

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Freight train conductors can't listen to music, books on tape, or do anything else that could potentially help them stay awake. Each freight train has two crew members, a conductor and an engineer.

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While modern trains won't litter the tracks with human excrement, the traditional method did just that. This is what was known as a hopper toilet. It could either be a simple hole in the floor (also known as a drop chute toilet) or a full-flush system.

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Conductors work long days (anywhere from 11 to 13 hours, typically), they have to maneuver heavy machinery in sometimes terrible weather conditions, and they can't really plan time off for birthdays, holidays, and anniversaries.

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Conductors work long days (anywhere from 11 to 13 hours, typically), they have to maneuver heavy machinery in sometimes terrible weather conditions, and they can't really plan time off for birthdays, holidays, and anniversaries. A former conductor told Reddit: “It is a career that kills marriage.”

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The modern locomotives and some of the older locomotives that have been rebuilt have air conditioning in the cabs for the crew, and to keep the electronics cooled. Many older locomotives are not equipped with A/C.

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Only sleeper car passengers have access to the showers. They are located in the sleeper cars on the lower level in Superliner train cars on down the hall on the Viewliner train cars. Amtrak provides a few items for you and the room attendant keeps the shower clean.

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Yes, locomotive engines typically have a toilet, also known as a lavatory or restroom, for the use of the crew members who operate the train.

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What do freight train engineers (drivers) eat for lunch? Do they have to bring their own, or does the railroad figure out a way to feed them? Freight train engineers typically bring their own meals or purchase food at train stations or nearby convenience stores.

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Toilets in the train Signs are provided on the walls to indicate the locations of the toilets. Longer trains will have several toilets available.

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Many trains have toilets. Long distance trains, including sleeper trains, usually one per carriage at one end. Middle distance trains may only have one per 2–4 carriages. Short distance trains, suburban and metro trains where you are on the train for less than 20–30 minutes often have no toilet.

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If you want to get up and stretch your legs, there's plenty of room to walk around, with restrooms conveniently located in every car. On shorter train journeys, Amtrak's Coach Class seats provide a comfortable place to relax and enjoy the view.

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