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Wouldn't normal cell service suffice as well? Unlike in an RV, you'd presumably never be too far from civilization.
I haven't taken this route specifically, but a lot of Amtrak routes don't follow roads and don't have great cell service.
Not very surprising that you can do it, just never thought about it... how much is it?
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How much does a railcar cost?
They have several for sale linked from the article page, for instance a 1989 diner car which I think would have everything you'd need for an office, add a bed, food, bathroom, nice big windows.
Lots of railroad museums will have old private cars, some even road worthy.
This is my "if I won the lottery" dream. Which it would have to be, since everything about it isn't cheap. Purchasing a Pullman car then upgrading it to Amtrak standards will cost at least $300k. Any interior upgrades are on top of that (renovating the galley with modern appliances, adding central air since some cars used block ice for cooling). Amtrak requires you add 480v head-end power (but you will likely want a…
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From https://railcardeals.com/ How Much Does a New Railcar Cost to Buy? The cost of a train car varies depending on the type of car and its features. For example, a passenger train car may cost more than a freight train car. The cost also depends on the train car’s brand, model, and year. On average, a train car costs between $100,000 and $200,000. How Much Does it Cost to Buy an Old Railroad Car? If you’re intereste…
I've actually been looking into refurbishing a newer railcar and kitting it out much more like a home. There's a lot you can do and equipment like older Metra gallery cars along with more recent commuter cars are an excellent starting point.
My cost comment comes from seeing cars "surplus" for a few thousand dollars, but I'm guessing they might need significant upgrades to be eligible to hook up to Amtrak, not to mention being comfortable for the owner.
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> This is my "if I won the lottery" dream. Could you explain a bit more about why you would want this? This seems strictly inferior to buying a box truck and converting it for "van life".
I like trains. And I wouldn't have to be the one driving - I'd be the one sitting at my dining room table enjoying my postprandial bliss. Downside is you're limited to where Amtrak goes (or having to hire a locomotive and getting permission from Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern, etc. to use their tracks) If I wanted to go the van-life route, I'd probably order a B-Box from Advanced RV in Cleveland. They have more inte…
“I like trains.”