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Photography collection, the new york public library. This collection includes specifications, engineering drawings, advertising and corporate publications, ledgers, and manuscripts. Baldwin locomotive works the pennsylvania center for the book. Page 81 july 1st, the machinery, frames, wheels, etc. Baldwin locomotive works project gutenberg selfpublishing. Its origin is contemporaneous with the inception of railways in america.

Home arrow railroads photographs, manuscripts, and imprints arrow baldwin locomotive works engine specifications, 18691938. Illustrated catalogue locomotives detail parts abebooks. The baldwin locomotive works are prepared to build locomotives adapted to every variety of service and of any required dimensions, to be operated by steam, electricity, or compressed air, from small plantation or mining locomotives to engines of the heaviest types, designed to haul maximum loads over mountain gradients 1898 catalogue. They provide information on the purchasing railroad, date of trial, engine. The company experienced its heyday as a premier builder of steam locomotives and went into slow decline as the market switched more and more to diesel locomotives, where they werent able to compete effectively. Founded in the early 1830s by philadelphia jeweler matthais baldwin, the baldwin locomotive works built a huge number of steam locomotives before ceasing production in 1949. The engine registers list all locomotives built by the company from 1833 through 1956. From 18311956, baldwin locomotive works built 70,541 quality locomotives used by some. Baldwin locomotive works pennsylvania historical pa. With largescale production and unique designs, baldwin locomotive works was sure to prove that there was truth in that motto, and they indeed were the name to beat. Baldwin locomotive works illustrated catalog baldwin. Locomotive data by baldwin locomotive works english hardcover book free shippi. Internet archive bookreader baldwin locomotive works.

Baldwin turned out its first locomotive engine from its shop in philadelphia in 1832. The baldwin locomotive works was the largest builder of capital equipment in america, part of a vital economic sector that historians have slighted in most accounts of industrial development. Baldwin locomotive works engine registers and order books sova. Baldwin locomotive works collection is devoted to the largest and most influential manufacturer of steam railroad locomotive engines in the world. Copy and paste one of these options to share this book elsewhere. Baldwin locomotive works extra order books, 18781909. History of the baldwin locomotive works, 18311920 and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Books by baldwinlimahamilton corporation author of baldwin. Baldwin locomotive works engine specifications, 18691938. The baldwin locomotive works from history of philadelphia. Collection of baldwin locomotive works records, 18561956.

Mason, and engaged in the manufacture of bookbinders tools and cylinders for calico printing. The baldwin locomotive works dates its origin from the inception of steam railroads in america. Baldwin locomotive works pennsylvania 3 book collection on cd. Winner of the hilton book award from the railway and locomotive historical society. This 328page paperback tells the story of the baldwin locomotive works. Baldwin locomotive works builders cards book use one of the services below to sign in to pbs. The paperback of the baldwin locomotive works baldwin. Ironically, the major strength of the baldwin company, the ability to build custom products efficiently to the customers in eight weeks, thousands of workers at the baldwin works of philadelphia would take a custom design from drawings. Baldwin then designed and constructed for his own use a small stationary engine, the workmanship of which was so excellent and its. Baldwin locomotive works extra order books, 18781909 file format. History of the baldwin locomotive works, 18311907 baldwin. Baldwin locomotive works eddystone, pennsylvania local. Founded in the early 1830s by philadelphia jeweler matthais baldwin, the company built a huge.

Baldwin hamilton company records mg427 baldwin hamilton company records ca. Mikado type locomotive general freight service the new york public library digital collections. The collection consists primarily of the engineering drawings for the locomotives produced, as well as various related indexes, registers, order books and. Project muse the baldwin locomotive works, 18311915. Schiffer publishing baldwin locomotives founded in philadelphia in 1831 by matthias baldwin, the baldwin locomotive works became the premier manufacturer of 282 mikado locomotives, along with many unique designs built in small numbers for specific clients, such as a cab forward 4882. Baldwin locomotive works book collection on cd ebay.

Baldwin, the founder, was a jeweller and whitesmith, 1 who, in 1825, formed a partnership with a machinist, and engaged in the manufacture of bookbinders tools and cylinders for calico printing. Due to low demand, a changing economy, and labor issues, the last baldwin locomotive was built in 1954. The pennsylvania center for the book baldwin locomotives. It was begun as a machine shop owned and operated by matthias w. Parry, who had been connected with the establishment from an early period, the former in charge of the finances, and the latter as general superintendent. Baldwin locomotive works of philadelphia, pennsylvania was the most. Many locomotives can trace their roots to the baldwin locomotive works, a company which produced them in philadelphia, and later in eddystone, delaware. Baldwin locomotive works engine specifications, 18691938 file format.

Books by baldwinlimahamilton corporation baldwinlimahamilton corporation average rating 0. This information was compiled by kurt bell, railroad archivist, in 1997 and updated in 2010. Baldwin was the premier locomotive manufacturer and ranked at the top of american industry for sixty years. The company was for decades the worlds largest producer of steam locomotives, but struggled to compete as demand switched to diesel locomotives. Buy locomotive data by baldwin locomotive works online at alibris. Kindle ebooks can be read on any device with the free kindle app. The first 105 pages give a history of the baldwin locomotive company. Researchers seeking records of the now defunct baldwin locomotive works 18331956 have several institutions from which to choose.

Brown corrects that oversight with this thorough and perceptive analysis of baldwins significance. Originally located in philadelphia, it moved to nearby eddystone, pennsylvania, in the early 20th century. From 18311956, baldwin locomotive works built 70541 quality locomotives. Baldwin locomotive works was founded by in philadelphia in 1825 by matthias w. Illustrated catalogue of locomotives and detail parts baldwin locomotive works 1908 reprint by baldwin locomotive works. The largest maker of heavy machinery in gilded age america and an. This baldwin locomotive works builders photo card is from the j.

Box 1096 chama, new mexico 87520 all orders via secure server or order any item by calling local. According to the information from the museum of transportation, this locomotive was built in 1944 by the baldwin locomotive works at a cost of over a quarter of a million dollars. Locomotive data by baldwin locomotive works alibris. This illustrated catalog shows the companys full line of logging locomotives, from light tank engines to large 280 consolidations and 282 mikados. The baldwin locomotive works had a humble beginning. Huge locomotive built in 1944 by baldwin locomotive works. Baldwin locomotive works you would have a good overview of the great baldwin company. A declining industry, however, forced baldwin locomotive works to merge with former rival limahamilton, to create baldwin hamilton works in 1950. The baldwin locomotive works stand preeminent among all the companies engaged in the manufacture of railway machinery. Originally written in the late 1900s and then periodically revised, a history of the baldwin locomotive works chronicles the origins and growth of one of americas greatest industrialera corporations. Other institutions holding baldwin locomotive works records. Quite possibly, the company may have lost some of the books, since witbeck supposedly was allowed to take only the. Snow was covering the ground when chesapeake and ohio 464 number 305 was positioned for the photographer. Baldwinhamilton company records mg427 baldwinhamilton company records ca.

Books by baldwinlimahamilton corporation author of. Also in 1946 the baldwin locomotive works launched a new catalog of diesels, transfer locomotives, which were meant to be used in drag service at slow speeds but offering exceptional tractive efforts during moves between yards or similar operations. History of the baldwin locomotive works, 18311920 works, baldwin locomotive on. Over 70,000 built pennsylvania center for the book. Lima locomotive works was an american firm that manufactured railroad locomotives from the 1870s through the 1950s. History of the baldwin locomotive works, 18311920 pubished in 1920. Baldwin locomotive works 18331969 have several institutions from which to choose. The baldwin locomotive works was the largest and most successful locomotive building firm in the world. The project gutenberg ebook of illustrated catalogue of. The baldwin locomotive works was an american builder of railroad railway locomotives. This book is a treasure for everyone with a passion for the age of steam and this.

For anyone interested in the steam locomotives manufactured by baldwin, this is a great reference book to have in your library, and i would recommend this. Brown, john hopkins university press, baltimore, 1995. The tender was completed the following day, tuesday, july 2d, thus making the record of construction of a complete locomotive from the raw material of the art in eight working days. Collection of baldwin locomotive works records, 18561956 a guide. Interesting book on the history of the baldwin company during the steam building years. Called into existence by the early requirements of the railroad interests of the country, it has grown with their growth and kept pace with their progress.

Baldwin locomotive works, baldwin locomotives, locomotives publisher philadelphia. Jan 07, 2011 according to the information from the museum of transportation, this locomotive was built in 1944 by the baldwin locomotive works at a cost of over a quarter of a million dollars. Brown corrects that oversight with this thorough and. These included the 440 american type, 282 mikado and 280 consolidation. The baldwin locomotive works blw was an american manufacturer of railroad locomotives from 1825 to 1956. History of the baldwin locomotive works 18311920 by baldwin. Baldwin locomotive works engine registers and order books. Baldwin, the business was reorganized, in 1867, under the title of the baldwin locomotive works, m. The company took the most distinctive part of its name from its main shops location in lima, ohio. Baldwin, the founder, was a jeweller and whitesmith, who, in 1825, formed a partnership with machinist david h. Baldwin locomotive works 26 steamtown national historic.