The correct answer is B) there were very few places to get quality food.
Regarding dining facilities available to railroads prior to Harvey Houses, the reality was that there were very few places to get quality food.
The Harvey House was a rest facility that served quality food in a short time. The railroad stops were just for twenty minutes and people needed a meal in that short time. The place was clean, friendly, and affordable. People found a good option for having a meal during their trips in Harvey Houses.