Slight correction Chris:Since the #21 Diner Crew detrained and layed over in Austin on the way to SAS, a Boxed Breakfast similar to those served on the Portland Section of the Empire Builder was served by the SCA to Sleeping Car Passengers after leaving SAS on #22.It does now but this was a relatively recent change. Previously lunch was the first meal on a Northbound Texas Eagle departing SAS at 7AM.The TE departs SAS at 7AM and serves breakfast about 7:30A.
You probably remember when "Dinner"on #21 was only 1 setting with service started @430pm and ended by the Taylor stop before Austin due to this wierd policy by Amtrak.