Founded in l830, the Philadelphia-based Baldwin Locomotive Works grew into the world’s largest steam locomotive builder.

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Further enhancements to the design beyond yard duties culminated in Baldwin Locomotive Works' compounding system, using generated steam twice for more power, while consuming less fuel and water.

Matthias W. Baldwin founded Baldwin Locomotive Works in his tiny shop in Lodge Alley, Philadelphia in 1831. His first locomotive, “Old Ironsides,” weighed five tons, had to be taken out of the ...

In 1948, Baldwin Locomotive Works began to apply a new 'Sharknose' body style to its cab unit diesel locomotives, partly to differentiate Baldwin locomotives from its competitors. Advertisement ...

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