The Chief
Lead Service Attendant
Thanks BillH for the clarification you offered on train names The Chief vs. The Super Chief. As my SN attests, I may be sensitive to that.
In an earlier reply you also clarified correctly about the single unit diner on The Super, as well as the rest of the SFe fleet. On the Super, my understanding is all the Turquoise Room meals were prepared in the Dining Car kichen, and carried to the Turquoise Room.
My dad told me Nos. 17-18 (Super) and 19-20 (the Chief) used to sometimes stop and take on freshly caught rainbow trout in La Junta when available. All the fruits and vegetables and dairy were top shelf and fresh. Those guys knew how to cook delicious dishes, from sunrise to moonrise.
Santa Fe's meals may have been the best in the West. I'm pretty sure AT&SF is the origin of the famous Railroad French Toast. Now, pass that flat iron steak. HA!
In an earlier reply you also clarified correctly about the single unit diner on The Super, as well as the rest of the SFe fleet. On the Super, my understanding is all the Turquoise Room meals were prepared in the Dining Car kichen, and carried to the Turquoise Room.
My dad told me Nos. 17-18 (Super) and 19-20 (the Chief) used to sometimes stop and take on freshly caught rainbow trout in La Junta when available. All the fruits and vegetables and dairy were top shelf and fresh. Those guys knew how to cook delicious dishes, from sunrise to moonrise.
Santa Fe's meals may have been the best in the West. I'm pretty sure AT&SF is the origin of the famous Railroad French Toast. Now, pass that flat iron steak. HA!