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Originally written in the late 1900¿s and then periodically revised, A History of the Baldwin Locomotive Works chronicles the origins and growth of one of America¿s greatest industrial-era corporations. Founded in the early 1830¿s by Philadelphia jeweler Matthais Baldwin, the company built a huge number of steam locomotives before ceasing production in 1949. These included the 4-4-0 American type, 2-8-2 Mikado and 2-8-0 Consolidation. Hit hard by the loss of the steam engine market, Baldwin soldiered on for a brief while, producing electric and diesel engines. General Electric¿s dominance of the market proved too much, and Baldwin finally closed its doors in 1956. By that time over 70,500 Baldwin locomotives had been produced. This high quality reprint of the official company history dates from 1920. The book has been slightly reformatted, but care has been taken to preserve the integrity of the text.
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18 Collotype plates from photographs of locomotives. No printer identified. "This catalog was issued in the same year as a larger one with albumen prints. The photographs are mostly the same, with some from different negatives, but much reduced."--David Hanson documentation.
The 'Illustrated Catalogue of Locomotives' by Baldwin Locomotive Works is a comprehensive and visually striking collection of detailed descriptions and illustrations of the locomotives built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. This book serves as a valuable resource for historians, train enthusiasts, and engineers due to its meticulous documentation of locomotive specifications, design features, and manufacturing processes. The literary style is direct and informative, focusing on technical details and practical information rather than flowery prose. The context of the book within the history of locomotive engineering is significant, as it provides insight into the evolution of steam locomotives in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Baldwin Locomotive Works' dedication to craftsmanship and innovation is evident throughout the pages of this catalogue, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the history of rail transportation.
Founded in the early 1830¿s by Philadelphia jeweler Matthais Baldwin, the Baldwin Locomotive Works built a huge number of steam locomotives before ceasing production in 1949. These included the 4-4-0 American type, 2-8-2 Mikado and 2-8-0 Consolidation. This 1881 illustrated catalog shows the company¿s full line of steam locomotives, from switchers the to the massive, triple-articulated compound model.
Winner of the Hilton Book Award from the Railway and Locomotive Historical Society The largest maker of heavy machinery in Gilded Age America and an important global exporter, the Baldwin Locomotive Works of Philadelphia achieved renown as one of the nation's most successful and important firms. Relying on gifted designers and skilled craftsmen, Baldwin built thousands of standard and custom steam locomotives, ranging from narrow gauge 0-4-0 industrial engines to huge mallet compounds. John K. Brown analyzes the structure of railroad demand; the forces driving continual innovation in locomotive design; Baldwin's management systems, shop-floor skills, and career paths; and the evolution of production methods.