Thanks for the report.
That is a a lot of food, but an unusual combination of items - especially two bars and two bread items. I can only surmise they expect people to eat part of it and save part of it for later.
It is quite obvious why they have two bars. You eat one at breakfast time. The other one is for when your trains is late and the cafe is out of supplies since the coach passengers are already sitting in the cafe and got to the counter at the first sign of trouble.
I can picture the conversation with the attendant now:
Passenger: I noticed we're very, VERY late. Are you planning on serving lunch prior to arrival?
Attendant: We do not have any meals for lunch.
Pax: Can we get something from the cafe car?
Att: I think they have two waters and a pack of M&Ms left...which they are giving out one at a time to coach passengers.
Pax: Something needs to be done. I paid a lot for this ticket!
Att: Well, don't you have one for your bars or muffins left?
Pax: No. I ate both muffins to make up for the Antipasto meal that only had 6 olives...2 of which I dropped on the floor. As such, I woke up hungry. I was planning on saving the Kashi bar, but the SCA ate it while my room was being cleaned. She said she arrived late, turned with the equipment and has been out here for three days with nothing but yogurt. She said it could be her tip. I felt bad and agreed.
Att: We should find her and see if she has any left.
Let the good times roll. Let's take a poll. How long until the Amtrak Black Market Food sales reemerges? The attendants, who are already being furloughed probably feel like they'll have nothing to lose by turning a blind eye to people
selling I mean giving away food...for a "donation."
