New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-19

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DIAMOND EXPRESS BEGINS NEW SER
VICE WITH GREAT SUCCESS.
Proximity at noon yesterday the Lehgh valley
Railroad Company's new flyer the BLACK Dianoi'
Exprcss left Jersey City on its hrst TRIP 10 p"'
falo At the same hour a similar tram are" gu.
of the company's terminal in Buffalo ara s'arteu
eastward. Both trains were drawn by the ia'es'
improved engines, and, II everything went accoro-
inc N programme the Lehigh officials expected 10
make a new record for the distance, 4is miles,
The New-York train made stops at Newark Eas-
ton Bethlehem Allentown, Wilkesbarre, Io"ahoa'
Sayre and Geneva Engines were changed al Eds
ton and Wilkesbarre The stops were Oh tue SHUT
est nossible duration Through the picturesque
Pennsylvania section Of the road there were seVelai
mountains to climb. but it was calculated 'hat inc
time lost in making these ascents would be recoV-
cred on the down grades General Passenger Agent
Charles s Lee was In charge OF the traln ana sew
eral officials OF the road were also aDoaro'
Both trains are handsome and every detah az 70
luxury and comfort has been provided. Inc iiS'
car is II feet in length, and has baggage COM
partment cafe library writing and smoking room
and dining compartments. Cars Nos. ana are
built coaches. after the latest ihoueis'
Car M 4 the last car of the train, is magnih-
cent Pullman palace observation parlor car WIN
seating capacity for twenty-eight persons ana az
fords a full view OF the panoramic changes OF
scenery along the road There is a womens re-
tiring-room. containing lounges. writing tables ana
easy chairs and library Of current literature To-
gether with daily papers and weekly magasn'es'
Each car on the train Is finished in polished Mexi-
can mahogany, with figured mahogany paheis ana
,nlaid beveled French plate mirrors. The ceilings
are OF the new style Empire dome pattern, hhished
in white and gold The exterior OF the cars Is
painted Lehlgh Valley standard
The trains will daily except sunday leaving
other terminal at 70 o'clock noon, and arriving al
destination at 10 p. m
Easton Penn, May lS.-The BLACK Diamond FIX
press" left Jersey city at l2lf o'clock. reaching
Newark ~ J.. the first stop. at 1928 o'clock. There
was minutes delay there and then the train new
on 10 South Plainneld where a stop for two min
u,es was made for water. Easton was reached at
iG o'clock the run Of rs miles having been made
In one hour and twenty-nine minutes. three min
utes for stops being deducted. Engines were
changed here, and at 80 o'clock the train drew
out for bethlehem. ,..
The best run for the distance was made between
Newark and South fiaihhe'd' the ''a'" eo'"e "'"e
Bunfa:o. May 1s-The Lehlgh Valley Railways
new LINKED train, the BLACK Diamond Express
rolled into the Buffalo depot at 10 o'clock tonight
having made the distance, AS miles In nine hours
and eight minutes actual time 81 minutes being
deducted for stops The train was run on regular
ten-hour schedule and consequently 1t was found
impossible to push her hard. and while some
speedy running spasmodically INDUCED In dur
ing the trip no attempt was made to reach BuHaio
a head OF the schedule. The steep Allegheny Noun
ta.ns were climbed at sixty hour CLIP
while on the roads level bed. high az seventy
miles an hour was made. Lsceyville 10 Sayre.
distance OF ifiy-slx miles was covered with ease
In 80 minutes. -,
The Ich!gh Valley officials were eated over the
success Of the initial trip and declare that they VIII
run the Black Diamond" against the pest une
for the distance. At the different stations crowds
were gathered 10 see the handsome cars ana the
Aver was greeted with continuous cheers.
The BLACK Diamond Express on the Lehigh
Valley Railroad. which left Buffalo at noon ar
rived in Jerrey Ci;y at 9:5l o'clock last night, one
minute ahead OF scheduled time