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Dimensions Weights and Tractive Power of Narrow Gauge Locomotives Manufactured by the Baldwin . Works. Burnham Parry Williams & Co.
1877ref. 11130Philadelphia: Press of J B Lippincott & Co. 1877. First Edition. Original publisher's gilt stamped cloth. Very good; some rubbing and superficial insect damage to the surface of the cloth. 8vo 47 1 - blank pp. 10 mounted albumen prints appx. 67 x 124 mm. A excellent catalog of special purpose engines. Baldwin was to issue a special Japanese export catalog 20 yrs. later in which a number of the engines shown here were to be featured. In addition to these the catalog features a number of engines especially adapted for heavy freight on steep gradients that utilized four pairs of driving wheels. These engines were purpose designed for the mining industry and indeed the catalog contains a number of testimonials as to their performance. The remaining engines were switching or short haul passenger designs. See Romaine for other catalogs of this firm. Press of J B Lippincott & Co. hardcover books
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