Report of the Proceedings of the ... Annual Convention of the American Railway Master Mechanics' Association, Volumes 1-33

Report of the Proceedings of the ... Annual Convention of the American Railway Master Mechanics' Association, Volumes 1-33
Author: American Railway Master Mechanics' as
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-07-18
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ISBN: 9781022796607

This collection of reports and proceedings offers a broad overview of the activities of the American Railway Master Mechanics' Association. It details the challenges and opportunities faced by railway mechanics in America during the late 19th and early 20th century. Rich in historical detail, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of transportation in America. 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 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. 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.

The Baldwin Locomotive Works, 1831-1915

The Baldwin Locomotive Works, 1831-1915
Author: John K. Brown
Publisher: JHU Press
Total Pages: 392
Release: 2001-09
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780801868122

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.