The “City Tavern” is simply a restaurant on wheels.  The car is divided into two areas, the galley where the food was prepared and the dining area known as the “pantry” where up to 40 patrons could be seated.  Eleven or twelve employees would be assigned to the car: the steward in charge of the diner, 3 or 4 cooks, 2 dishwashers, and 6 waiters.  Dining car employees were not allowed to accept tips.  The car was modified during the 1930’s with the patented Pullman air-conditioning system.