These included the 440 american type, 282 mikado and 280 consolidation. The home to first generation locomotives photos, data and history, and central location for over 475 current locomotive rosters. Pa state archives mg427 series descriptions baldwin. Just about every railroad in the western hemisphere purchased baldwins. 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. Although the company was very successful as a producer of steam locomotives, its transition to the production of diesels was far less so. This collection includes specifications, engineering drawings, advertising and corporate publications, ledgers, and manuscripts. Baldwin locomotive works illustrated catalog baldwin. Baldwin locomotive works stock pictures, royaltyfree. A record of orders for electric, compressed air and gasoline locomotives from the baldwin locomotive works. 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. Buy locomotive data by baldwin locomotive works online at alibris. Brown, john hopkins university press, baltimore, 1995. 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. The following illustrations represent baldwin locomotives delivered around the globe and have been sorted by their style number for ease of reference. Buy baldwin locomotive works illustrated catalog by baldwin locomotive works paperback online at lulu. Baldwin locomotive works project gutenberg selfpublishing.
Contatining a complete facsimile of the original history of the baldwin locomotive works, 1831 1923. 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. 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. Home railroads photographs, manuscripts, and imprints baldwin locomotive works engine specifications, 18691938 reference url share. Follow our team as they document the meticulous, multiyear process of revitalizing the historic locomotive. Baldwin locomotive works of philadelphia, pennsylvania was the most.
After their debut and minor refinements the 440 wheel arrangement quickly proved its superior ability over all other types of. Additional documentation includes the baldwin style books at stanford university. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. Baldwin of philadelphia was the leading producer of locomotives during the age of steam. Baldwin locomotive works 26 steamtown national historic. Baldwin locomotive works, baldwin locomotives, locomotives publisher philadelphia. The baldwin locomotive works dates its origin from the inception of steam. The baldwin class 1012d was a class of narrow gauge 460 pannier tank steam locomotives. 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. Antique railroad locomotive bells value guide antique. It received its number for being the 60,000th locomotive built by baldwin.
When work was slow, draftsmen handcolored the drawings. Many of the styles as they are listed below have simplified descriptions ignor. 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. Card index to the baldwin locomotive drawings fenerty index. Location of baldwin locomotive works records researchers seeking records of the now defunct baldwin locomotive works 18331969 have several institutions from which to choose. Baldwin locomotive works the baldwin locomotive works was an american builder of railroad locomotives.
Find the perfect baldwin locomotive works stock photo. Electric, compressed air and gasoline locomotive order books, 19071920. Baldwin locomotive works collection is devoted to the largest and most influential manufacturer of steam railroad locomotive engines in the world. 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. 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. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. 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. Tucked away amid other railroad relics in a shed in poway, california, is a small constructiontype locomotive with a onceclouded history. By 1837, his baldwin locomotive works employed three hundred skilled artisans and produced forty locomotives annually.
Introduction in june 1938, baldwin locomotive works of. Baldwin locomotives, locomotives history publisher. Mason, and engaged in the manufacture of bookbinders tools and cylinders for calico printing. 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 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. Illustrated catalogue of locomotives at the best online prices at ebay. Baldwin locomotive works was founded by in philadelphia in 1825 by matthias w. 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 60000 is an experimental steam locomotive built by the baldwin locomotive works in eddystone, pennsylvania, in 1926, during the height of the railroading industry. Locomotive bells are the highlight of many collections with their brass or bronze casings polished to a shine.
These baldwin striping styles are adaptible to fit any baldwin locomotive. Baldwin locomotive works illustrated catalog by baldwin. History of the baldwin locomotive works 18311920 by baldwin. 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. The individual component numbers refer to a drawing in baldwin paint book, now. It was located in philadelphia, pennsylvania, originally, and later in nearby eddystone, pennsylvania. Baldwin locomotive works historical society of pennsylvania. Baldwin locomotive works 26 is an 060 switcher type steam locomotive built by the baldwin.
Baldwin locomotive works extra order books, 18781909. 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. Orders numbered from 7161 through 20700 are documented in these volumes. History of the baldwin locomotive works, 18311920 works, baldwin locomotive on. 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. The baldwin locomotive works had a humble beginning. The project gutenberg ebook of illustrated catalogue of. Baldwin, the founder, was a jeweller and whitesmith, who, in 1825, formed a partnership with machinist david h.
This 328page paperback tells the story of the baldwin locomotive works. First an apprentice in the trade of jewelry making, mattias baldwin s mechanical tinkerings eventually led him to designing and experimenting with locomotive improvements. 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. The music podcast from two best buds think millennial artist spotlight hosted by brandon. 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. They were not used in the shop but were retained for engineering reference. In the late 1870s the 3 original styles were updated. Locomotive data by baldwin locomotive works alibris. Baldwin hamilton company records mg427 baldwin hamilton company records ca. The one thing that was missing was the fact that some of the baldwin. 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.
Sep 01, 2001 the baldwin locomotive works, 18311915. A few of the record books were donated to southeastern louisiana university in hammond, louisiana where witbeck lived. Baldwin locomotive works engine specifications, 18691938. One final note about paints and finishes at baldwin.
The book of styles was a graphic book showing locomotive standard elements handpainted in full colour and fully lined. Collection of baldwin locomotive works records, 18561956. Baldwin locomotive works records collection 1485 2 the historical society of pennsylvania background note matthias baldwin was born december 10, 1795, in elizabeth, n. While baldwin s numbering system for its locomotive models is difficult enough to decipher, its cab units are even more complicated. The construction number books are arranged by construction number and. The locomotives that baldwin built goodreads share book. Baldwin steam locomotives being loaded for export, 1929. Founded in the early 1830s by philadelphia jeweler matthais baldwin, the company built a huge. A study in american industrial practice, by john k.
The baldwin locomotive works from history of philadelphia. 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. The baldwin locomotive works was founded in 1831 by matthias baldwin. Collection of baldwin locomotive works records, 18561956 a guide. 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. Sep 01, 1995 the baldwin locomotive works, 18311915 book. The pennsylvania center for the book baldwin locomotives.
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