Founded in l830, the Philadelphia-based Baldwin Locomotive Works grew into the world’s largest steam locomotive builder. Baldwin locomotives ruled the rails of countries large and small in North and ...

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.

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