The Southern Crescent was a passenger train operated by the Southern Railway System between Washington-Charlotte-Atlanta-Birmingham-New Orleans. It traces its origins to 1891. Southern ran the train into 1979, when operations were assumed by Amtrak. The Southern Crescent was renown for its meal service; all items were prepared on the trains by a seasoned and skilled work force. For auction is a "Luncheon Menu" dated October 1978, Southern offered a "fixed price" menu for $4.65, with a choice of ham, baked or fried fish, chicken pan pie, or an omelet, The meal included a choice of 2 sides, dessert and a beverage. A la carte selections included soups, sandwiches, bread, desserts and beverages.
