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. © 1995. ISBN: 0801868122.
Order Number: VAP111. Price: $26.00