2. How did the Ligonier Valley Railroad initially help Idlewild's business? The successful railroad paid for Idlewild to be built. The Ligonier Valley Railroad offered customers the chance to conduct the train to Idlewild, a publicity stunt that drove interest in the park. The railroad provided easy accessibility to Idlewild. O Judge Thomas Mellon, the owner of the Ligonier Valley Railroad, offered his land for the pleasure of the community.

2. How did the Ligonier Valley Railroad initially help Idlewild's business? The successful railroad paid for Idlewild to be built. The Ligonier Valley Railroad offered customers the chance to conduct the train to Idlewild, a publicity stunt that drove interest in the park. The railroad provided easy accessibility to Idlewild. O Judge Thomas Mellon, the owner of the Ligonier Valley Railroad, offered his land for the pleasure of the community.