Dimensions, Weights, and Tractive Power of Narrow-Gauge Locomotives: Manufactured by the Baldwin Locomotive Works Lisa Lee It comes with the territory

It comes with the territory

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Published: 09/01/2006

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Dimensions, Weights, and Tractive Power of Narrow-Gauge Locomotives: Manufactured by the Baldwin Locomotive Works Lisa Lee It comes with the territoryFounded in the 1830's, the Baldwin Locomotive Works rapidly became America's premier builder of steam engines for railway use. In the aftermath of the Civil War, a new standard emerged on the railroads of 4' 8. 5". Yet this gauge proved prohibitively expensive in mountainous regionsand for mining operations. Thus a narrow gaugestandard was developed of three feet or, in Canada, three and one half feet. This catalog shows Baldwin's full line of narrow