The Baldwin Locomotive Works, 1831-1915
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The Baldwin Locomotive Works, 1831-1915 by John K Brown
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 nation's most successful and important firms. Relying on gifted designers and skilled craftsmen, Baldwin built thousands of standard and custom steam locomotives, ranging from narrow gauge 0-4-0 industrial engines to huge mallet compounds. John K. 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.
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 Bulletin A remarkable history of the Philadelphia firm that built 'roughly one-third of all the steam locomotives ever constructed in America.'. Journal of American History This engaging portrait of the world's preeminent builder of locomotives adds considerably to our knowledge of the variety of industrial enterprise in America. Brown's research is exhaustive and his arguments are clear and well constructed. Likewise, the press and editors are to be commended for the lavish illustrations that nicely complement the text. -- Ken Fones-Wolf Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography An exemplary volume that should join the essential works detailing the anatomy of late-nineteenth-century production. -- Steven W. Usselman Journal of Economic History
John K. Brown teaches the history of engineering in the School of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Virginia.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780801868122 |
| ISBN 10 | 0801868122 |
| Title | The Baldwin Locomotive Works, 1831-1915 |
| Author | John K Brown |
| Series | Studies In Industry And Society |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Johns Hopkins University Press |
| Year published | 2001-10-27 |
| Number of pages | 360 |
| Prizes | Winner of Railway and Locomotive Historical Society George W. and Constance M. Hilton Book Award 1996 (United States) |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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