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	AV 426 Dining Car
		During the late 1940's the interior of all the dining cars was remodelled to accommodate 40 patrons.
		The dining cars were almost exclusively used on the Perth to Kalgoorlie services and their regular operation ceased with the running of the last "Westland Express" in 1969.
		A scheme of plain green covered the car throughout the 50's and in 1966 a larch green and cream livery was applied and this is retained today.
	www.hothamvalleyrailway.com.au /av_426_dining_car.htm (341 words)

	Restaurant - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The modern formal style of dining, where customers are given a plate with the food already arranged on it, is known as Service à la russe, as it is said to have been introduced to France by the Russian Prince Kurakin in the 1810s, from where it spread rapidly to England and beyond.
		A dining car (British English: restaurant car) is a passenger car serving as a restaurant in long-distance trains.
		The car's interior is split with a portion of the interior partitioned off for a galley, which is off-limits to passengers.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Restaurant (1411 words)

	Encyclopedia: Dining car (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		In the former case, clients are not expected to wear formal attire.
		In economics, restaurants are the end of the supply chain in the foodservice industry.
		Dining cars have become increasingly rarer, often replaced by bar cars selling some snacks and pre-packaged meals.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Dining-car (829 words)

	Restaurant -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Restaurants are sometimes a feature of a larger complex, typically a (A building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services) hotel, where the dining amenities are provided for the convenience of the residents and, of course, for the hotel to maximise their potential revenue.
		A bistro is a familiar name for a café serving simple meals in an unpretentious settings, at moderate prices, especially in (The capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce) Paris; because of their popularity, bistros have become increasingly tourist spots.
		A special restaurant is the dining car in old-style long-distance (Public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive) trains.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/r/re/restaurant.htm (1052 words)

	Dinner is Served in the Dining Car
		This car was very popular, and before many years had passed dining cars were in use on many railroads.
		Today hundreds of passenger trains in the United States carry dining cars, providing travelers with a wide variety of foods and as excellent service as may be obtained in a first-class hotel or restaurant.
		Newly employed cooks and waiters usually attend a school for dining car employees conducted by the railway company before they are allowed to go on the road.
	www.catskillarchive.com /rrextra/dining.Html (609 words)

	e-Train - TCA, Toy Trains, Train Collectors Association (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		There were no dining cars and the average length of time for stops was twenty minutes to replenish the locomotive’s water supply at “tank towns.” The offerings were frequently slim to none.
		The technological evolution of dining cars and their acceptance as a fact of life by the railroads was more or less complete by the end of the nineteenth century.
		Unfortunately, with the advent of Amtrak, the dining car as we knew it came to an abrupt end due to operational costs and manpower.
	www.tcamembers.org /articles/tickets/meal (616 words)

	Project Description
		We are actively seeking funds for the restoration of the dining car.
		This put 11 original Union Pacific tables in the car, a 12th table has been installed but we had to use one from an Amtrak diner that was scrapped a number of years ago.
		The car was picked up at Monad Railway Equipment, La Mirada, California by the BNSF Monday August 8, 2005 and car was in Phoenix on Friday.
	www.azrymuseum.org /Projects/Dining_Car/Journal.htm (2080 words)

	Bluewater dining car 1363 "Moose Lake" (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		BMCX 1363 "Moose Lake This car was built in 1954 by Pullman-Standard in Chicago for the Canadian National Railroad, and operated across Canada and across Michigan en route to Chicago on Canadian National's first-class trains.
		This car was donated to Bluewater in 2003, and will be used as a food service/dining car once restored.
		This car needs extensive body work, and when completed, will be re-painted in the vintage Canadian National paint scheme of green and fl with maple leaf logos.
	www.bluewaternrhs.com /1363.html (199 words)

	America on the Move \| Dining car interior on the B&O Railroad's “Capitol Limited”
		Railroad dining cars were operated and staffed by the railroad (the company that owned the tracks and operated the trains).
		A dining car in the 1920s was staffed by a steward (in charge of the dining car and the one who seated patrons), usually three cooks working in the galley, and two or more waiters.
		Waiters were skilled at carrying their laden trays down the center aisle of a swaying dining car and distributing food orders without mistake.
	americanhistory.si.edu /onthemove/collection/object_514.html (687 words)

	Indiana Code 7.1-3-11 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The commission shall not issue a dining car liquor permit to a corporation unless the corporation also is the holder of a dining car beer permit and a dining car wine permit.
		A certificate of an officer or agent of the permittee stating that a dining car liquor permit is in full force and effect for the car, or words to that effect, shall be kept displayed in each licensed dining and buffet car.
		Nothing contained in a dining car liquor permit or the privileges accorded under it shall effect the provisions of this title in regard to the shipment of alcoholic beverages by a carrier for either a consignor, or a consignee, or both.
	www.state.in.us /legislative/ic/code/title7.1/ar3/ch11.html (440 words)

	CN 1246 Dunraven Dining Car
		This car was built for the Canadian Government Railways during the closing days of World War I and was named Dunravan.
		There were up to 3 sittings for each meal and a dining car steward would go through the first class section of the train to take passengers preferences.
		It was converted to a Cafeteria car in the late 1950's and had a seating capacity of 22.
	www.wcra.org /collection/CNR1246.htm (279 words)

	The Dining Car (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		When full, though, this produced a very crowded car, so later the diners were reconfigured to seat only 24 in the main section, with alternating two- and four-seat tables.
		What made the dining car famous across the land, however, was the food, deliciously prepared and elegantly presented, at a reasonable price.
		Early on, sleeping car passengers could make their reservations by a special phone in the lounge-observation, but technical problems led to the decision that all reservations would be made personally with the Zephyrette.
	calzephyr.railfan.net /diner2.html (444 words)

	Preparing Dinner in the Dining Car Kitchen
		The dining car kitchen is one of the most interesting features of the modern passenger train.
		Before a dining car starts on a trip, its kitchen must be stocked with sufficient supplies to provide for any reasonable number of meals which it might be called upon to serve until it reaches another supply terminal.
		Railway dining cars, lunch-counter cars and buffet cars, as well as many railroad restaurants, are operated under the direction of a dining-car superintendent.
	www.catskillarchive.com /rrextra/cooking.Html (627 words)

	Dining Car Argyle
		Since the museum had had no direct restoration expertise for this type of artifact, much research was done beforehand to determine the history of the car and what would have to be done technically and artistically to bring it to a presentable and sustainable display standard.
		It was also determined that this car was a part of a set of the famous Trans-Canada Limited of 1929, so it was also to be considered in context with a number of other cars from this train, and the evolving artifacts collections policy of the museum.
		A temporary open observation platform was inserted on the B-end for stairs into the car (to save room, dining cars normally contained no stairs since they were usually used in conjunction with other cars with stairs).
	www.crowsnest.bc.ca /tcltd/argyle03.html (756 words)

	Dining Car to the Pacific The Famously Good Food of the Northern Pacific Railway by William McKenzie featured at M ...
		Recalling a time when travelers were treated with geniality and respect, Dining Car to the Pacific is a tribute to the most unforgettable part of the rail journey westward—a meal in the dining car.
		William A. McKenzie offers a lavishly illustrated and richly detailed account of hospitality on the NP — a service that many considered to be the best in the industry — drawing on sources ranging from railroad records of the 1860s to anecdotal accounts from the people who were there.
		Dining Car to the Pacific will be a treasured addition to the libraries not only of historians and cooks, but also anyone with nostalgia for the dining car experience.
	www.webcom.com /outbooks/DiningCartothePacific.html (203 words)

	Accent on Travel USA
		All the sleeping car passengers from these six sleepers are assigned to this dining car.
		The dining cars are not supplied with ice buckets, but the sommelier will keep your bottle in the refrigerator if you request, and the waiter will keep your glass refilled.
		This is a labor-intensive situation for the dining car servers, who must also bus the tables and wash the dishes by hand.
	www.accentontravelusa.com /spring02_18-21.html (2109 words)

	California State Railroad Museum Foundation - AT&SF Dining Car No. 1474 Cochiti
		During the late 1970s when the Museum staff was researching and assembling artifacts for the Museum of Railroad History, the full-size equipment collection lacked a dining car or other food-service car to interpret one of the most memorable images of classic long-distance passenger train travel.
		The Cochiti was the first in a long line of lightweight Santa Fe dining cars which were the pride of the line, noted for custom menus and fine quality meals prepared by trained chefs.
		All of the cars for this new Santa Fe train were named for Southwest Indian pueblos or tribes: Isleta, Laguna, Acoma.
	www.csrmf.org /doc.asp?id=182 (1095 words)

	3669 Diner (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		HISTORIC BACKGROUND: Dining Car no. 369 was one of fourteen identical cars built for the Union Pacific Railroad in 1921 by the Pullman Car and Manufacturing Company.
		The car has table seating for 36 people as well as a full kitchen, complete with wood-fired range, steamtable, ice boxes, hot and cold running water, and even a charcoal broiler.
		THE DINING CAR CREW: A "36-seater", like the 369, normally carried a crew of eleven; a Steward, six waiters, a Chef and three cooks.
	www.mcscom.com /asra/3669.htm (644 words)

	Lake Erie Region Dining Car Companies
		The National Dining Car Co. never had its incorporation mentioned (unless it was during one of the weeks the newspapers were not available on microfilm).
		They were also known as the Superior Dining Car Co. One is their diners is the Highland Park Diner in Rochester.
		Harrington Bros ran one lunch car in Silver Creek that was previously the Richardson demostration car.
	www.nydiners.com /lediners.html (1150 words)

	Conway Scenic Railroad
		RELIVE THE GOLDEN DAYS OF RAILROADING as you travel aboard the elegant Dining Car "Chocorua." The wonderful meals are prepared on board and are served to you with warm, friendly Yankee hospitality.
		The Dining Car "Chocorua" is climate controlled, has a full liquor license, complete wine list, and is a smoke-free environment.
		In the true spirit and tradition of railroad dining, you may be seated at tables of four with other Dining Car Guests.
	www.conwayscenic.com /index.cfm?fuseaction=home.diningcar (409 words)

	Dining Car to the Pacific The Famously Good Food of the Northern Pacific Railway by William McKenzie reviewed at ...
		The late William A.McKenzie, corporate historian for the Northern Pacific Railway for the better part of three decades, researched and compiled this careful record of the railroad's dining car service, once considered the epitome of hospitality in passenger rail.
		McKenzie's text and accompanying historic photos illustrate how the Northern Pacific Railway's dining car service developed, how food was procured and prepared, who the people were who prepared and served the meals, and how the service was used to promote the railroad.
		Originally published as Dining Car Line to the Pacific by the Minnesota Historical Society Press in 1990, this new edition in a handsome trade paperback rekindles fond memories and wets the appetite for nostalgic rail dining.
	www.farmersmarketonline.com /bk/DiningCartothePacific.htm (275 words)

	Dining and Lounge Cars
		The dining cars seat up to 88 passengers; they were reconfigured from their original state to give passengers a more comfortable dining experience.
		The observation car has been appointed with a circular bay window which makes this an elegant place to watch the rails and passing scenery from the end of the train —; bringing up the "markers" — as trainmen might say of the last car on the GrandLuxe Rail Journeys.
		The 1940s-era lounge car, originally built for the Union Pacific Railroad, is decidedly sophisticated, with lavish fresh floral arrangements, comfortable seating, and a full, professionally tended bar.
	www.americanorientexpress.com /html/train/Railcars.html (466 words)

	Pacific Dining Car - L.A. - calendarlive.com
		The restaurant is a replica of a railroad dining car that Fred and Lovey Cook had built in 1921 and installed at 7th Street and Westlake Avenue.
		The original dining car is lined with narrow hardwood boards and fitted with high-backed booths for two.
		Pacific Dining Car gets an eclectic crowd, from early-rising stockbrokers and the power breakfast set to prominent lawyers and judges at midday, to folks with time on their hands for afternoon tea, and in the wee hours, kids on their way home from the clubs or studio musicians after a gig.
	www.calendarlive.com /dining/71930,0,6682488.venue (1275 words)

	Tipping on Amtrak
		You are normally expected to make your way to the dining car unless you do have limited mobility.) The Loomis book also suggests that coach class passengers tip $1 or $2 for a one-night trip and $3 or $4 for a two-night trip, assuming you have been helped with your baggage and received cheerful attention.
		Someone sent me e-mail stating that Amtrak payroll tax withholdings for Dining Car service staff is calculated with the assumption that such staff receives an average of 8% of the price of the meals as tips, just as the IRS requires for restaurant serving staff.
		People that come to the Dining Car from the Coach Car are likely to be more conscious of leaving a tip since they actually have to pay for their meal.
	trainweb.com /travel/tipping.htm (4862 words)

	Pullman Dining Car Service - Shakespeare Express (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		We provide a very popular silver service in our Pullman Class dining carriages for those passengers wanting to enjoy a traditional meal served at their seats whilst travelling on the Shakespeare Express.
		A selection of beers, wines and spirits will be available for purchase (by dining passengers) from the dining car team to accompany your meal.
		We regret that we are unable to accommodate infants under 5 within Dining Cars.
	www.vintagetrains.co.uk /se_dining.htm (300 words)

	dining onboard Amtrak
		The dining car has booths for four, and if you are traveling alone or in less than a group of four, be prepared to dine with one or more other travelers.
		Go to the dining car and you will be seated with other passengers, who may also be solo travelers.
		In the dining car, I usually tip $1.00 per person for breakfast, $2.00 per person for lunch and $3.00 per person for dinner, more for excellent service.
	www.solodining.com /train.html (1011 words)

	Napa Valley Wine Train Information
		This 'circa 1950 glass-topped car is beautifully appointed in velveteen high-backed chairs for maximum comfort and elevated seating to capitalize on the surrounding scenery during the 3-hour dining excursion.
		Dine in style amid the accoutrements of fine dining -- fine china, crystal ware, silverware and white damask linen with service by an attentive staff.
		Approximately 1-1/2 hours later, passengers are then escorted to the dining Car to enjoy their soup/salad, main course, dessert and coffee for the return trip to Napa.
	www.winetrain.com /wtginfo.html (2680 words)

	Rail Cars - Car Builder's Dictionary - CPRR Photographic History Museum
		The newer sleeping cars (built by Barney and Smith) were rebuilt as Pullman cars while the older Silver Palace cars went into secondary service for Pullman, and were later returned to Central Pacific and rebuilt into a variety of other types of cars, including business cars, dining cars, and coaches.
		In 1870, the Union Pacific put his Pioneer, the car that rode with Lincoln's body [but which Lincoln found to be too ostentatious to ride in while alive], into public relations service, ferrying a group of Boston financiers cross country on the newly completed transcontinental railroad.
		G - Barney and Smith cars are vaguely visible behind the open excursion car at the end of the train.
	cprr.org /Museum/Car_Builders_Dictionary (1295 words)

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