Silver Star sleeper downgrade / diner elimination ?

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Got this reply from a source at Trains.

 

Thank you for your inquiry, which was forwarded. Please see the following response author Bob Johnston:

 

(Amtrak spokesman) Marc Magliari told me that Silver Star sleeping car inventory has been temporarily withdrawn from Arrow “connected with equipment manipulation” and it will be put back for all departures within the next couple of days. No plans to drop the service.

Sincerely,

 

Now what in the world is " Equipment manipulation " ?

 

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another forum that I have seen has tested out to Feb 2016, they are showing sold out every day from july 1 to feb 2016.

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There are several unconfirmed reports that all Silver Star sleepers after July 1st are blocked.  This appears to have been going on for at least 2 weeks.  Anyone with inside information ?  Trains mag ?