The Baldwin Locomotive Works:
1831-1915

By John K. Brown

The Baldwin Locomotive Works of Philadelphia, largest maker of heavy machinery in Gilded Age American and an important global exporter, built thousands of standard and custom steam locomotives, ranging from narrow gauge 0-4-4 industrial engines to huge mallet compounds. In this monumental and prize-winning study, 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. In a book that has a place in the library of any thoughtful railfan, Brown delivers an insightful account of the machinery, tools, and operations of making locomotives. Includes extensive bibliography and full index.

328 pages. 7 x 10. Illustrated in B&W with 82 photos and 6 drawings. Soft cover. $23.95. (1995) ISBN 0801868122