The home to first generation locomotives photos, data and history, and central location for over 475 current locomotive rosters. Locomotive data by baldwin locomotive works alibris. The baldwin class 1012d was a class of narrow gauge 460 pannier tank steam locomotives. History of the baldwin locomotive works, 18311920 works, baldwin locomotive on. Home railroads photographs, manuscripts, and imprints baldwin locomotive works engine specifications, 18691938 reference url share. Sep 01, 1995 the baldwin locomotive works, 18311915 book. The individual component numbers refer to a drawing in baldwin paint book, now. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Introduction in june 1938, baldwin locomotive works of. The engine with her tender moved from the depot in beautiful style, working with.
The 440 american can be given overwhelming credit, more than any other steam locomotive design before or since its development, for helping the united states flourish beginning in the latter half of the 19th century. Location of baldwin locomotive works records researchers seeking records of the now defunct baldwin locomotive works 18331969 have several institutions from which to choose. The master painters at the factory would use the book of styles as a guide when applying the various styles to the locomotive they were painting. They were not used in the shop but were retained for engineering reference. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. It must be noted that the majority of the blw records and drawings were disposed of when locomotive production ceased in the mid1950s at its eddystone, pa plant. Founded in the early 1830s by philadelphia jeweler matthais baldwin, the company built a huge.
Baldwin locomotive works was founded by in philadelphia in 1825 by matthias w. It was located in philadelphia, pennsylvania, originally, and later in nearby eddystone, pennsylvania. Baldwin locomotive works illustrated catalog baldwin. The locomotives that baldwin built goodreads share book. Just about every railroad in the western hemisphere purchased baldwins. The book of styles was a graphic book showing locomotive standard elements handpainted in full colour and fully lined. Baldwin 60000 is an experimental steam locomotive built by the baldwin locomotive works in eddystone, pennsylvania, in 1926, during the height of the railroading industry.
This collection includes specifications, engineering drawings, advertising and corporate publications, ledgers, and manuscripts. Baldwin, the founder, was a jeweller and whitesmith, who, in 1825, formed a partnership with machinist david h. The following illustrations represent baldwin locomotives delivered around the globe and have been sorted by their style number for ease of reference. This 328page paperback tells the story of the baldwin locomotive works. Baldwin locomotive works the baldwin locomotive works was an american builder of railroad locomotives. Sep 01, 2001 the baldwin locomotive works, 18311915. Collection of baldwin locomotive works records, 18561956 a guide. When work was slow, draftsmen handcolored the drawings. These baldwin striping styles are adaptible to fit any baldwin locomotive. Baldwin locomotive works records collection 1485 2 the historical society of pennsylvania background note matthias baldwin was born december 10, 1795, in elizabeth, n. In the late 1870s the 3 original styles were updated.
The old steam engine was built by the baldwin locomotive works, and later rebuilt by a man who tried to create a new history for the locomotive. 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. Additional documentation includes the baldwin style books at stanford university. Baldwin locomotive works 26 is an 060 switcher type steam locomotive built in march 1929 by the baldwin locomotive works as one of several stock switchers equipped with a slopebacked tender. Baldwin locomotive works illustrated catalog by baldwin.
The one thing that was missing was the fact that some of the baldwin. The baldwin locomotive works was one of the famed big three locomotive builders during the steam era, along with the american locomotive company alco and lima locomotive works. The project gutenberg ebook of illustrated catalogue of. Baldwin hamilton company records mg427 baldwin hamilton company records ca. Baldwin locomotive works project gutenberg selfpublishing. A study in american industrial practice, by john k. Buy locomotive data by baldwin locomotive works online at alibris. A few of the record books were donated to southeastern louisiana university in hammond, louisiana where witbeck lived. A study in american industrial practice studies in industry and society brown, john k.
It was designed to be the best locomotive that baldwin ever made. Baldwin locomotive works 26 steamtown national historic. The baldwin locomotive works dates its origin from the inception of steam. 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 nations most successful and important firms. Baldwin locomotive works, baldwin locomotives, locomotives publisher philadelphia. First an apprentice in the trade of jewelry making, mattias baldwin s mechanical tinkerings eventually led him to designing and experimenting with locomotive improvements. The baldwin locomotive works had a humble beginning. Find highquality baldwin locomotive works stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. Baldwin locomotive works eddystone, pennsylvania local. Baldwin locomotive works of philadelphia, pennsylvania was the most successful builder of locomotives in the world. Baldwin locomotive works collection is devoted to the largest and most influential manufacturer of steam railroad locomotive engines in the world. By 1837, his baldwin locomotive works employed three hundred skilled artisans and produced forty locomotives annually. A record of orders for electric, compressed air and gasoline locomotives from the baldwin locomotive works.
The construction number books are arranged by construction number and. Baldwin locomotive works 26 is an 060 switcher type steam locomotive built by the baldwin. Baldwin locomotive works historical society of pennsylvania. The baldwin locomotive works from history of philadelphia.
The baldwin locomotive works was founded in 1831 by matthias baldwin. Follow our team as they document the meticulous, multiyear process of revitalizing the historic locomotive. Electric, compressed air and gasoline locomotive order books, 19071920. Collection of baldwin locomotive works records, 18561956. Baldwin locomotive works of philadelphia, pennsylvania was the most. These included the 440 american type, 282 mikado and 280 consolidation. Antique railroad locomotive bells value guide bells were placed on locomotives to give the engineer a way to warn people that the train was coming. Baldwin locomotive works extra order books, 18781909. Baldwin locomotive works engine specifications, 18691938. While baldwin s numbering system for its locomotive models is difficult enough to decipher, its cab units are even more complicated.
Baldwin built tens of thousands of steam locomotives and is often regarded as the preeminent builder over even alco and lima as it was always on the leading edge of steam technology and development. Baldwin locomotive works stock pictures, royaltyfree. Locomotive bells are the highlight of many collections with their brass or bronze casings polished to a shine. That book is an excellent account of baldwin in its early and busiest periods of steam locomotive production and is an excellent reference for anyone interested in blw history. Although the company was very successful as a producer of steam locomotives, its transition to the production of diesels was far less so. Contatining a complete facsimile of the original history of the baldwin locomotive works, 1831 1923. Card index to the baldwin locomotive drawings fenerty index. The pennsylvania center for the book baldwin locomotives. Brown, john hopkins university press, baltimore, 1995. The music podcast from two best buds think millennial artist spotlight hosted by brandon. Pa state archives mg427 series descriptions baldwin. Illustrated catalogue of locomotives at the best online prices at ebay. Sales of baldwin steam locomotives in the united states and in foreign markets indicate the economic success of the company and the quality of the product. Jun 04, 2000 the baldwin dr441500 was one of the first cab units that the builder produced to compete with the electromotive divisions extremely successful e and f series cab units of the time.
Mason, and engaged in the manufacture of bookbinders tools and cylinders for calico printing. 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. Antique railroad locomotive bells value guide antique. Out of all the baldwin built steam locomotives that are operational or have operated in recent years, the most recognized locomotives are reading 2101, southern railway 4501, frisco 1522, nickel plate 587, southern pacific 2467, southern pacific 2472, spokane, portland and seattle 700, the oldest surviving 484 northern type steam locomotive, santa fe 3751, and the last domestic steam locomotive baldwin built, chesapeake and ohio 9. Many of the styles as they are listed below have simplified descriptions ignor.
Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. Baldwin of philadelphia was the leading producer of locomotives during the age of steam. Orders numbered from 7161 through 20700 are documented in these volumes. After their debut and minor refinements the 440 wheel arrangement quickly proved its superior ability over all other types of. Tucked away amid other railroad relics in a shed in poway, california, is a small constructiontype locomotive with a onceclouded history. Many of the styles as they are listed below have simplified descriptions ignoring specific notations applied to each order. Feb 28, 2015 the problem with a board on blw is not with finding images on baldwin s products. Here is another interesting find from the fox movietone newsreel outtakes collection baldwin built 482 mountainclass steam locomotives, destined for chile state railways, being loaded on. One final note about paints and finishes at baldwin. Find the perfect baldwin locomotive works stock photo. History of the baldwin locomotive works 18311920 by baldwin.
The majestic 1897 baldwin locomotive that now runs on the tracks at greenfield villages weiser railroad represents one of the toughest restorations weve ever undertaken. Baldwin locomotives, locomotives history publisher. Buy baldwin locomotive works illustrated catalog by baldwin locomotive works paperback online at lulu. 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, 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. It received its number for being the 60,000th locomotive built by baldwin.