The Baldwin Locomotive Works, 1831-1915 A Study in American Industrial Practice |
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| Author:
| Brown, John K. |
| Series title: | Studies in Industry and Society Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8018-5047-9 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 1995 |
| Publisher: | Johns Hopkins University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $59.95USD $59.95 |
Book Description:
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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...
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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.