Lehigh Valley Railroad

Season 2, Episode 2 Landmarks With Leon

LVRR Black Diamond Express

Ride the rails of history on this episode of Landmarks with Leon — a fast-paced look at the Lehigh Valley Railroad, from Asa Packer’s coal-driven vision and the glamour of the Black Diamond Express to wartime sabotage, decline, and the surviving stations that keep its legacy alive. Tune in to discover how a single railroad reshaped industry, travel, and community in the Lehigh Valley — and special thanks to Jordan Knox for her writing contribution to this episode. Listen now.