Baldwin Locomotive Works, 1831-1915 A Study in American Industrial Practice

Name: Baldwin Locomotive Works, 1831-1915 A Study in American Industrial Practice
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ISBN: 9780801868122

ISBN-10: 0801868122

ISBN-13: 9780801868122

Edition: 1995

Authors: John K. Brown

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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.

Book details

List price: $33.00
Copyright year: 1995
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
Publication date: 9/1/2001
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 360
Size: 7.00" wide x 10.00" long x 0.88" tall
Weight: 1.694



List of Tables and Charts


Preface


Acknowledgments


Introduction



Establishing the Baldwin Works, 1831-1866



The Locomotive Industry, 1860-1901



The Character of Innovation in Locomotive Design



Management at Baldwin, 1850-1909



The Baldwin Workforce, 1860-1900



Building Locomotives, 1850-1900



Triumph and Eclipse, 1900-1915


Conclusion: Baldwin, the Capital Equipment Sector, and the Nineteenth -Century Economy



Baldwin's Annual Output and Employment, 1832-1932



Data on Major American Locomotive Builders


Abbreviations and Original Sources


Notes


Bibliography


Index