skimble-shanks-the-railway-cat asked:
One time on amtrak they changed the engine and during that time we weren’t allowed to buy bottled drinks from the diner car. Why is that? Thanks bye
amtrak-official answered:
The bottles get cranky
Not to be snarky, but the engine provides power.
In this case, 480 volts AC at around 200 amps. When it is unplugged (uncoupled), most things lose power, including refrigerators, and any sales equipment without a battery.
If the fridge is repeatedly opened without power, it warms up much faster.
Thank you for giving another side to this story
