A History of the Baldwin Locomotive Works 1831-1920
A History of the Baldwin Locomotive Works 1831-1920

Author: Baldwin Locomotive Works

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2008-09-01

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 1935327542

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Originally written in the late 1900¿s and then periodically revised, A History of the Baldwin Locomotive Works chronicles the origins and growth of one of America¿s greatest industrial-era corporations. Founded in the early 1830¿s by Philadelphia jeweler Matthais Baldwin, the company built a huge number of steam locomotives before ceasing production in 1949. These included the 4-4-0 American type, 2-8-2 Mikado and 2-8-0 Consolidation. Hit hard by the loss of the steam engine market, Baldwin soldiered on for a brief while, producing electric and diesel engines. General Electric¿s dominance of the market proved too much, and Baldwin finally closed its doors in 1956. By that time over 70,500 Baldwin locomotives had been produced. This high quality reprint of the official company history dates from 1920. The book has been slightly reformatted, but care has been taken to preserve the integrity of the text.

History of the Baldwin Locomotive Works, 1831-1920
History of the Baldwin Locomotive Works, 1831-1920

Author: Baldwin Locomotive Works

Publisher: Andesite Press

Published: 2017-08-23

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13: 9781376080551

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Buda 1907 Track Supplies and Railway Material Catalog
Buda 1907 Track Supplies and Railway Material Catalog

Author: The Buda Foundry and Mfg. Co.

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2008-09

Total Pages: 335

ISBN-13: 1935327089

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Located just outside Chicago in the city of Harvey, Illinois, the Buda Foundry and Manufacturing company supplied the nation¿s railroads with special trackwork and the jacks, drills, scales, levels, and signals needed to maintain the right-of-way. The company also had a reputation for building durable velocipedes, hand cars and push cars for line crews. In the first decade of the 1900¿s, Buda¿s business grew 300%. Produced in 1907 when the company was running hot, this detailed catalog runs over 300 pages and is profusely illustrated. It¿s a wonderful reference for the docent,model railroader, or rail fan.

Mining
Mining

Author: International Correspondence Schools

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2008-09

Total Pages: 85

ISBN-13: 1935327488

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The technology of mining is the subject of this fascinating book, and two companion volumes, all of which were originally published in 1907. Mining: Drainage details the systems used to evacuate water from the mine. The book contains over 60 pages of text, numerous illustrations, and a set of examination questions for the mining sciences student. It contains chapters about surface drainage, underground drainage, hoisting water, pumping water, dams, siphons, and working in inclined and flat deposits. This historic book has been reprinted in its entirety. It¿s a treat for anyone who ever worked underground, or for anyone who ever wondered, ¿How does that work?¿

The Baldwin Locomotive Works, 1831-1915
The Baldwin Locomotive Works, 1831-1915

Author: John K. Brown

Publisher: JHU Press

Published: 2001-09

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13: 9780801868122

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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.

Sheffield Steel and America
Sheffield Steel and America

Author: Geoffrey Tweedale

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1987

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13: 9780521334587

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The book provides an important contribution to the technological and commercial history of crucible and electric steelmaking by thoroughly examining its development in Sheffield and American centres such as Pittsburgh. It also discusses cutlery, saw and file manufacturing, where the Americans quickly shed Sheffield's traditional technologies and, with the help of superior marketing, established a word lead by 1900. It is also shown, however, that this did not free the US from its dependence on Sheffield steel. Sheffield's innovation in special steelmaking, which began with the Hunstman crucible process in 1742, continued with a series of brilliant 'firsts', which gave the world tool, manganese, silicon, vanadium and stainless steel alloys. Thus the US continued to draw from Sheffield know-how, even in the twentieth century - a transfer of technology that was facilitated by the foundation of Sheffield's own subsidiary firms in America, the history of which is recounted here.

The Adventures of Mz. Grundy Z. Leatherberry
The Adventures of Mz. Grundy Z. Leatherberry

Author: Nancy Winniford

Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.

Published: 2023-12-06

Total Pages: 87

ISBN-13:

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Have you ever wondered what life was like for young women a century and a half ago? Or wished your life had more adventure? Or at least some adventure? Have you ever wished you could travel far away and try new lifestyles? Do you enjoy stories about real-life struggles with a twist of humor? If you can say yes to any of the above questions, this book is for you! Join Mz. Grundy on her journey to experience all the adventure she can find as she strikes out on her own and travels alone across the United States in 1875, on her way to her first job as a prairie schoolteacher! In this first book of her series, Mz. Grundy reaches Chicago, Illinois, in her pursuit of excitement. On the way, she tries new exploits, such as riding on the back of a camel. Her mettle is tested when she careens down train tracks ten feet above street level. When Mz. Grundy finds herself in the gigantic metropolitan city of New York, surrounded by pressing crowds of people and pigs in the streets, she perseveres in her dream despite the discomfort of feeling as though she is a polar bear in a desert. In her quest for new experiences, this naive young woman faces some terrific obstacles, but she learns and grows as she bravely overcomes her fears and forges ahead. Her story is told with mirth and warmth, making her a young heroine with whom we can all relate. Come along and join her as she conquers her fears and advances into new territory!

Eurasia’s Maritime Rise and Global Security
Eurasia’s Maritime Rise and Global Security

Author: Geoffrey F. Gresh

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2018-04-04

Total Pages: 303

ISBN-13: 3319718061

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This book explores Eurasia’s growing embrace of its maritime geography from the Indian Ocean to Pacific Asia and the Arctic. In an age of climate change, the melting of the Arctic will transform Eurasia’s importance, in addition to influencing the political, economic, and military dynamics across Eurasia’s main maritime regions. These emerging shifts have already begun to alter maritime trade and investment patterns, and thus the global political economy. It also creates a rising threat to the current status quo of world order that has long been dominated by the Atlantic World. This edited volume showcases some of the world’s leading experts and examines Eurasia from a saltwater perspective, analyzing its main maritime spaces in a threefold manner—as avenue, as arena, as source—to show the significance of this geostrategic change and why it matters for the future of the world’s oceans.