Morning finally arrived, and with it a good basic breakfast in the dining car. Like many small midwestern towns of its size, the business district was near the rail station and the town had a well-ordered, clean look. Back onboard, the train continued across the prairie and it wasn't long until it was lunch time. Scenery in the afternoon began to include more varied landscapes as we entered areas of lakes and forests. Books are a good thing to have along to pass the long hours.
Passengers become dining car pros by dinner time of the first day and most enjoy every minute of it.
The second night was better than the first. Then the back cushions were laid down onto the seat cushion to make it as flat as possible. Coats were the blanket of convenience. Sleep was somewhat better depending, of course, on how sound a sleeper one is. Throughout the night the train stopped at several villages, never for more than a couple of minutes.