The Baldwin Locomotive Works, 1831-1915: A Study in American Industrial Practice (Studies in Industry and Society)

By John K. Brown

Book Overview

Winner of the Hilton Book Award from the Railway and Locomotive Historical Society

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0801850479
• ISBN13: 9780801850479
• Release Date: September 1995
• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 7.3" x 10.3"