The Baldwin Locomotive Works, 1831-1915 by John K Brown

The Baldwin Locomotive Works, 1831-1915 by John K Brown

This study combines methods and insights from economic, business, labour, and social history and the history of technology to give an account of the Baldwin Locomotive Works of Philadelphia.

A dazzling account of the giant of nineteenth century industryComprehensive and heavily illustrated, Brown's study analyzes the structure of railroad demand, the forces driving the continual innovation in locomotive design, Baldwin's mamagement systems, shop floor skills and career paths, and the evolution of production methods.--'NMRA Bulletin' Has a place in the library of any thoughtful railfan...Brown delivers an insightful account of the machinery, tools, and operations of making locomotives...The parts-drawings in the book...are marvelous.--'Railroad History'A remarkable history of the Philadelphia firm that built 'roughly one-third of all the steam locomotives ever constructed in America'--as many as 3,580 in a single year.--'Journal of American History'

John K. Brown teaches history of engineering in the School of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Virginia.

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ISBN 13	9780801850479
ISBN 10	0801850479
Title	The Baldwin Locomotive Works, 1831-1915
Author	John K Brown
Series	Studies In Industry And Society
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Johns Hopkins University Press
Year published	1995-11-10
Number of pages	344
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