Locomotive factories - USA: books (1/2)

Baldwin Locomotives

Founded in Philadelphia in 1831 by Matthias Baldwin, the Baldwin Locomotive Works became the premier manufacturer of 2-8-2 Mikado locomotives, along with many unique designs built in small numbers for specific clients, such as a Cab Forward 4-8-8-2.
From 1831-1956, Baldwin Locomotive Works built 70,541 quality locomotives used by some of the most famous railways in North America, including the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, the Pennsylvania Railroad, and the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe, along with far flung railroads in Haiti, England, France, India, and Egypt.

Captured here in hundreds of detailed etchings and diagrams are ten years of this illustrious firm's locomotives, complete with detailed descriptions of the locomotives, parts, and construction direct from the company that produced them. This book is a treasure for everyone with a passion for the Age of Steam and this historic locomotive works.

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Baldwin Logging Locomotives (1913)

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.
This 1913 catalog shows the company's full line of logging locomotives, from light tank engines to large 2-8-0 Consolidations and 2-8-2 Mikados. The catalog also introduces Baldwin's new geared locomotives, intended to be used on steep grades, sharp curves and uneven tracks.

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History of the Baldwin Locomotive Works 1831-1920

"A History of the Baldwin Locomotive Works" was first written in the late 1900s and periodically revised. It details the rise of Baldwin, one of America's major industrial companies. Founded in the 1830s by Philadelphia jeweler Matthias Baldwin, the company produced thousands of steam locomotives, including models like the 4-4-0 American, 2-8-2 Mikado, and 2-8-0 Consolidation, before halting production in 1949.
After the steam engine market declined, Baldwin briefly produced electric and diesel locomotives, but General Electric's market dominance led to Baldwin's closure in 1956. By then, over 70.500 Baldwin locomotives had been built.

This high-quality reprint of the company's 1920 history traces Baldwin's growth, the people behind its success, and the innovative technologies that made it a leader in steam locomotives. It also includes a brief history of Standard Steel Works, which supplied parts to Baldwin. The book has been slightly reformatted, while maintaining the original text's integrity.

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