That's me in the striped tie up front. Check out the bloody mary off to my right arm.
Look around the car. Notice the fine table cloths folded perfectly to match each table. Notice the large silver water pitcher and fine china.
Look at the uniforms of the waiters and the maître de in his tux. Notice the attire of all the passengers. The little girl has a bow in her hair.
The food is served on trays, and you take your portion from it. Notice the steak sauce at my table.
Here's our actual menu, (seriously)
Contrast with the same train, same car today.
The selection for breakfast are:
McDonald's Egg McMuffin or Burger King Croissant. Coffee or Tea.
And of course we're all dressed like slobs. Look at the guy with the golf hat. That's me with the brown shirt next to the guy wearing the checkered shirt. And yes, Folks, those are plastic imitation dinner ware utensils. Food will be served on paper plates. (seriously)
The selection for breakfast are:
McDonald's Egg McMuffin or Burger King Croissant. Coffee or Tea.
I am sure Donald Trump will be the first person to say that No matter how much money they sink into Amtrak – rail service will never achieve the elegance and opulence of the past.