The New York Central Railroad (NYC) was one of the dominant transportation companies in American railroad lore. It served most of the Northeast and large portions of the Mid-west, with tracks also into Canada. For auction is an "a la carte menu" from the NYC dated February-April 1943. Bacon and eggs cost $0.75. A cheese sandwich was $0.35. Coffee cost $0.15 a cup. Combination plates were offered for $1.00.