Railroad Memorabilia and Technical Literature

LIMA LOCOMOTIVE WORKS 1947 STEAM LOCOMOTIVE CATALOGUE
52 pages, paperback

Lima Locomotive Works of Lima, Ohio, was the originator of the locomotive "superpower" design principles. This is an original copy of what must be Lima's last catalogue. It has a handsome color cover, many late steam era locomotive photos performance data and many shop interior photos. Catalogue still has the fragrance of the printer's ink.

Locomotives shown:
Grand Trunk U-4-b 4-8-4 Northern Type
Southern Pacific GS-4 Daylight 4-8-4 Northern Type
Chesapeake & Ohio J-3A 4-8-4 Northern or Greenbriar Type
Wisconsin Central O-20 4-8-4 Northern Type
New York Central L-4B 4-8-2 Mountain Type
Pere Marquette N-2 2-8-4 Berkshire Type
DT&I 2-8-4 Berkshire Type
RF&P 2-8-4 Berkshire Type
Nickel Plate S-2 2-8-4 Berkshire Type
Boston & Maine P-4-b 4-6-2 Pacific
Kansas City Southern J 2-10-4 Texas Type
C&O T-1 2-10-4 Texas Type
Virginian AG 2-6-6-6 Allegheny Type
SP AC9 2-8-8-4
C&O H-8 2-6-6-6 Allegheny Type
AC&Y R-2 2-8-2 Mikado Type
Central of Georgia K 4-8-4 Northern Type
Western Maryland 150-3 Shay

Book is in near mint condition. It is tight, bright and clean. The pages at the center of the book were missed when originally stapled and so are loose. Easily repaired by a qualified person with no bad effect. A late steam-era gem.

Shipped insured in protective sleeve and securely packed.

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Westinghouse Air Brake Company's instruction booklet covering this ubiquitous equipment. A late era (1940) 70p description of the air pump. Many handsome illustrations and technical drawings. Includes three foldouts. This pamphlet is not scarce but is never found in this condition. It is in mint condition and includes the original mailing envelope.

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Standard Stoker Company's description and operation of the Duplex stoker widely used on heavy power thru the 20's and 30's. It's the stoker with the two large elevator tubes rising on each side of the fire door in the loco cab.

25p, five foldout drawings, heavy card cover with linen binding. Excellent drawings. Near mint condition.


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International Correspondence Schools Book 502B
THE STEAM LOCOMOTIVE - Parts I and II in a single volume.
1934 Edition - 276p - Blue embossed hardback cover.

A thorough technical description of the locomotive that explains the basic design and construction in clearly written text and beautiful technical drawings some of which are foldouts. Includes modern "superpower" components such as the front end throttle, cast frames, roller bearings, dynamic augment, etc. Emphasis of these volumes is on frame, running gear and design principles.

Very good condition with slight corner bumps and wear.

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An original leather bound hardback copy of the second edition of the extraordinary dictionary and cyclopedia series. Edited by George L. Fowler and published by the Railroad Gazette (predecessor to Simmons-Boardman) during a period of rapid change in locomotive design. There are over 1000 pages of locomotive photos, drawings and data on their design, technology, details of construction, manufacturer's advertising, shop tooling and much more. The heaviest locos shown are the Santa Fe Railway's 2-10-2's and early Southern Pacific Ry. 2-8-8-2 mallets. The first 110 pages are authoritative definitions in alphabetical order of standardized locomotive technological terms. The next 100 pages show photos, data and drawings for more than 50 locomotives. After that are hundred's of pages of handsome technical drawings of loco and tender components and accessories. Specialized machine tools and advertisements round out the book. The book shows use and moderate wear. The cover and binding leather are scuffed but are not worn through except at the top and bottom of the binding as shown in the photos. There are no tears. There are glue repairs to the top and bottom of the binding. The embossed gilt titles are bright. Pages are bright, drawings are clear, binding is tight. About 1/3 of the pages are water stained on the edges up to 1½" wide. The stain doesn't reach into the text or drawings or interfere with their legibility. Two of the pages are lightly stuck together with small tears at the edge. Should be easily repaired. Doesn't generally detract from the book's appearance. Book presents well for its age. An absolutely fascinating book - hard to put down. It displays well and is overall an above average condition copy of a rare edition.

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4"x6" - 75p, heavy card cover w/ linen binding
Covers the full Hancock line of injectors with well written text on the function and theory of injectors. Also shows Hancock's line of injector maintenance tools. Covered are the "type A", "type B", "Composite", "type E" and H-N-L nonlifting inspirators. Very good condition with light soiling and shopwear along edges.

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8" x 10" hardback; 95 pages
2 copies of this book are available.

A terrific hardback injector catalogue showing The Sellers Company's full line of steam locomotive injectors, accessories and injector parts in handsome, technical cross-section drawings and beautiful, half-tone, airbrushed renderings. Included is technical performance information and thorough sales text.

Injectors shown are:
- Self-acting lifting injector class N improved
- Self-acting lifting class M improved
- Self-acting lifting class P (for boiler backhead-Pennsylvania Railroad practice)
- Self-acting non-lifting class N-L of 1908
- Self-acting non-lifting class K, N-L
- Self-acting lifting class K
- Duplex lifting class C
- Injectors for small locomotives and traction engines U.S. Standard interchangeable non-lifting injector types A & B.

Includes installation diagrams, capacity charts, coupling nut diagrams, safety squirt device, boiler side and top checks (both regular and duplex). Also includes starter valves, relief valves, boiler tester, etc. Much of this equipment can still be found on surviving steam locomotives around the world.

Book is in excellent, near mint condition and still has the original printer's protective brown paper wrap (itself somewhat soiled). Beautiful gilt cover is spotless, unmarked and unsoiled. Corners are lightly bumped. Binding is tight and bright. Interior pages are bright, clean and unmarked. Edges of pages show slight aging and light soiling. It appears to have stood on a library shelf for a long time. This is a rare book in rare condition. You may never find a better copy. A very interesting and historic steam era technical catalogue.

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An original copy of The Locomotive Stoker Company's catalog 14-D from June, 1926 promoting their products; the Street, the Elvin and the Duplex stokers. Covers these first generation loco stokers which proved to the industry the value of mechanical firing. Begins with great photos and air brushed drawings of the various types of stoker equipment and their installation. It's interesting how complex they were, especially the Street. There are then hundreds of examples of locos so equipped showing a photo and technical data of each. Many American railroads are represented shown in alphabetical order. Examples include 2-8-0's, 2-8-2's, 2-10-2's, 4-8-2's, and various mallet and simple articulated locos. Of special interest are foldouts for each section of loco types in a spreadsheet form showing condensed technical data. There is even an "Official United States Stoker Map".

Very nice embossed leatherette cover and screw post binding. Binding is tight. Cover shows shop wear, minor chipping and has a crease across the front. Crease is not broken and detracts very little from the book's appearance. Interior title page is soiled but the rest of pages are is bright and clear. It's fascinating to compare data of all the various locos - great bathroom reading.

6"x9" horizontal, 1¼" thick. The pages are unnumbered, but there about 375 of them. A very nice copy of a scarce catalog.

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An original copy of The Locomotive Stoker Company's catalog 14-D from June, 1926 promoting their products; the Street, the Elvin and the Duplex stokers. Covers these first generation loco stokers which proved to the industry the value of mechanical firing. Begins with great photos and air brushed drawings of the various types of stoker equipment and their installation. It's interesting how complex they were, especially the Street. There are then hundreds of examples of locos so equipped showing a photo and technical data of each. Many American railroads are represented shown in alphabetical order. Examples include 2-8-0's, 2-8-2's, 2-10-2's, 4-8-2's, and various mallet and simple articulated locos. Of special interest are foldouts for each section of loco types in a spreadsheet form showing condensed technical data. There is even an "Official United States Stoker Map".

Very nice embossed leatherette cover and screw post binding. Binding is tight. Cover shows light bumps, lightly work corners and shop wear. A previous owners' name is embossed in gold on the cover. Interior title page is soiled but the rest of pages are bright and clear. It's fascinating to compare data of all the various locos - great bathroom reading.

6"x9" horizontal, 1¼" thick. The pages are unnumbered, but there about 375 of them. A very nice copy of a scarce catalog.

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Franklin Railway Supply's equipment description and operation instructions for the trailing truck and tender booster. Beautiful illustrations and technical drawings. 113 p with heavy card cover and linen binding. Bright, crisp and in excellent condition.

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Baldwin Locomotive Works - Record #24 - May 1901
Shows 14 locos many of which are Vauclain Compound design. Included are 2-6-0's, 4-6-0's (Baltimore & Ohio, Lehigh Valley), 2-8-0's (Rio Grande, Colorado Midland) and others. Includes loco technical data. Binding is tight & crisp. Cover has handsome gold and black embossing but which does show spots and light soiling and wear. Otherwise very good condition for such an early record. Interior is bright and clean.

Over a period of probably 35 years from about 1895, Baldwin Locomotive Works of Philadelphia published these booklets showcasing their products, their plant, their history, new designs and current technology, maintenance and repair. These records were distributed to prospective customers and other members of the railroad industry. They are 6"x9" horizontal format with cardstock covers and are generally nicely printed on good quality paper. Early copies were string bound and later ones stapled. Covers of early issues were often very ornamental with gilt, multicolor inks and, often, embossed designs and titles. Later copies are less flourished but still graphically attractive. The series shows the dramatic change in size and power of steam locomotives over that period. They were discontinued when Baldwin began a quarterly magazine of more typical format.

These Records are being offered by a longtime collector. They are all original printings and vary from 80 to 110 years old. We have selected only copies in good or better condition though some in only fair condition are of great enough historic importance that we included them. All these records are used and show some degree of wear and soiling, some have creases or minor tears and some have marks made by previous owners. We have not altered or repaired them but some may have minor repairs which will be noted. We have tried to describe them accurately and encourage you to study the photos to further understand their condition. We have considered their condition in pricing.

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Baldwin Locomotive Works - Record #25 - 1901

A history of the American locomotive written by Baldwin and covering the very earliest locos through the various significant improvements, even those by competing manufacturer. It covers technology up to Baldwin's "Vauclain" Compound and the 2-10-0 type locomotive. Illustrated thruout with cameo size photos and drawings. A handsome and ornate gray and gold gilt cover. Very good condition with very light edge soiling and a minor binding tear.

Over a period of probably 35 years from about 1895, Baldwin Locomotive Works of Philadelphia published these booklets showcasing their products, their plant, their history, new designs and current technology, maintenance and repair. These records were distributed to prospective customers and other members of the railroad industry. They are 6"x9" horizontal format with cardstock covers and are generally nicely printed on good quality paper. Early copies were string bound and later ones stapled. Covers of early issues were often very ornamental with gilt, multicolor inks and, often, embossed designs and titles. Later copies are less flourished but still graphically attractive. The series shows the dramatic change in size and power of steam locomotives over that period. They were discontinued when Baldwin began a quarterly magazine of more typical format.

These Records are being offered by a longtime collector. They are all original printings and vary from 80 to 110 years old. We have selected only copies in good or better condition though some in only fair condition are of great enough historic importance that we included them. All these records are used and show some degree of wear and soiling, some have creases or minor tears and some have marks made by previous owners. We have not altered or repaired them but some may have minor repairs which will be noted. We have tried to describe them accurately and encourage you to study the photos to further understand their condition. We have considered their condition in pricing.

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A thorough 35 page description of "Oil Burning Locomotives" showing the technology of the era. Includes many fascinating technical drawings of oil burning equipment details and then shows nine loco examples with descriptions. Locos represented are of mostly western railroads like Yosemite Valley, Santa Fe and Southern Pacific including an early "cab-forward" 2-8-8-2. Embossed covers. Excellent condition with some soiling & aging.

Over a period of probably 35 years from about 1895, Baldwin Locomotive Works of Philadelphia published these booklets showcasing their products, their plant, their history, new designs and current technology, maintenance and repair. These records were distributed to prospective customers and other members of the railroad industry. They are 6"x9" horizontal format with cardstock covers and are generally nicely printed on good quality paper. Early copies were string bound and later ones stapled. Covers of early issues were often very ornamental with gilt, multicolor inks and, often, embossed designs and titles. Later copies are less flourished but still graphically attractive. The series shows the dramatic change in size and power of steam locomotives over that period. They were discontinued when Baldwin began a quarterly magazine of more typical format.

These Records are being offered by a longtime collector. They are all original printings and vary from 80 to 110 years old. We have selected only copies in good or better condition though some in only fair condition are of great enough historic importance that we included them. All these records are used and show some degree of wear and soiling, some have creases or minor tears and some have marks made by previous owners. We have not altered or repaired them but some may have minor repairs which will be noted. We have tried to describe them accurately and encourage you to study the photos to further understand their condition. We have considered their condition in pricing.

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A very nice copy showing of some of Baldwin's work for the Santa Fe Railroad. Includes early 4-4-0's and early 2-8-0's such as "Uncle Dick" the special loco used to boost trains over tortuous temporary trackage at Raton Pass in New Mexico until tunnel construction was finished. Later 2-10-0's are included, and the first 2-10-2's after which the "Santa Fe" type loco was named. Other interesting AT&SF locos are there, too. Included is the story of the "Scott Special" a special high speed train of 1905 which raced from LA to Chicago. Handsome gold and black embossed cover. Light cover soiling and spotting. Tight binding and bright interior. 30 p.

Over a period of probably 35 years from about 1895, Baldwin Locomotive Works of Philadelphia published these booklets showcasing their products, their plant, their history, new designs and current technology, maintenance and repair. These records were distributed to prospective customers and other members of the railroad industry. They are 6"x9" horizontal format with cardstock covers and are generally nicely printed on good quality paper. Early copies were string bound and later ones stapled. Covers of early issues were often very ornamental with gilt, multicolor inks and, often, embossed designs and titles. Later copies are less flourished but still graphically attractive. The series shows the dramatic change in size and power of steam locomotives over that period. They were discontinued when Baldwin began a quarterly magazine of more typical format.

These Records are being offered by a longtime collector. They are all original printings and vary from 80 to 110 years old. We have selected only copies in good or better condition though some in only fair condition are of great enough historic importance that we included them. All these records are used and show some degree of wear and soiling, some have creases or minor tears and some have marks made by previous owners. We have not altered or repaired them but some may have minor repairs which will be noted. We have tried to describe them accurately and encourage you to study the photos to further understand their condition. We have considered their condition in pricing.

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A very nice record copy showing 30 "Locomotives for Light Road Service". Begins with fairly modern 4-4-0's and goes thru Mogul (2-6-0) and Ten-Wheel (4-6-0) types up to a stocky 2-8-0 for the Maryland & Pennsylvania (Ma & Pa). Clean, tight and crisp with the Baldwin name embossed in gold on the cover. 38 p. Excellent condition.

Over a period of probably 35 years from about 1895, Baldwin Locomotive Works of Philadelphia published these booklets showcasing their products, their plant, their history, new designs and current technology, maintenance and repair. These records were distributed to prospective customers and other members of the railroad industry. They are 6"x9" horizontal format with cardstock covers and are generally nicely printed on good quality paper. Early copies were string bound and later ones stapled. Covers of early issues were often very ornamental with gilt, multicolor inks and, often, embossed designs and titles. Later copies are less flourished but still graphically attractive. The series shows the dramatic change in size and power of steam locomotives over that period. They were discontinued when Baldwin began a quarterly magazine of more typical format.

These Records are being offered by a longtime collector. They are all original printings and vary from 80 to 110 years old. We have selected only copies in good or better condition though some in only fair condition are of great enough historic importance that we included them. All these records are used and show some degree of wear and soiling, some have creases or minor tears and some have marks made by previous owners. We have not altered or repaired them but some may have minor repairs which will be noted. We have tried to describe them accurately and encourage you to study the photos to further understand their condition. We have considered their condition in pricing.

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A shorter 12-page summary of Baldwin's war production for WWI. Includes the Pershing 2-8-0, a gas loco, heavy artillery shells and other weaponry. Clean crisp & tight showing age patina.

Over a period of probably 35 years from about 1895, Baldwin Locomotive Works of Philadelphia published these booklets showcasing their products, their plant, their history, new designs and current technology, maintenance and repair. These records were distributed to prospective customers and other members of the railroad industry. They are 6"x9" horizontal format with cardstock covers and are generally nicely printed on good quality paper. Early copies were string bound and later ones stapled. Covers of early issues were often very ornamental with gilt, multicolor inks and, often, embossed designs and titles. Later copies are less flourished but still graphically attractive. The series shows the dramatic change in size and power of steam locomotives over that period. They were discontinued when Baldwin began a quarterly magazine of more typical format.

These Records are being offered by a longtime collector. They are all original printings and vary from 80 to 110 years old. We have selected only copies in good or better condition though some in only fair condition are of great enough historic importance that we included them. All these records are used and show some degree of wear and soiling, some have creases or minor tears and some have marks made by previous owners. We have not altered or repaired them but some may have minor repairs which will be noted. We have tried to describe them accurately and encourage you to study the photos to further understand their condition. We have considered their condition in pricing.

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Covers Industrial and Contractor's locos. Includes miniscule 0-4-0 "pufferbellies" up to a large Lake Terminal RR 0-8-0. Each loco shows a photo and its technical data. 40 pages embossed cardstock cover staple bound. Excellent condition.

Over a period of probably 35 years from about 1895, Baldwin Locomotive Works of Philadelphia published these booklets showcasing their products, their plant, their history, new designs and current technology, maintenance and repair. These records were distributed to prospective customers and other members of the railroad industry. They are 6"x9" horizontal format with cardstock covers and are generally nicely printed on good quality paper. Early copies were string bound and later ones stapled. Covers of early issues were often very ornamental with gilt, multicolor inks and, often, embossed designs and titles. Later copies are less flourished but still graphically attractive. The series shows the dramatic change in size and power of steam locomotives over that period. They were discontinued when Baldwin began a quarterly magazine of more typical format.

These Records are being offered by a longtime collector. They are all original printings and vary from 80 to 110 years old. We have selected only copies in good or better condition though some in only fair condition are of great enough historic importance that we included them. All these records are used and show some degree of wear and soiling, some have creases or minor tears and some have marks made by previous owners. We have not altered or repaired them but some may have minor repairs which will be noted. We have tried to describe them accurately and encourage you to study the photos to further understand their condition. We have considered their condition in pricing.

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Baldwin's history of the "Development of the Eight Driving Wheel Locomotive". Includes drawings of very early experimental "8-coupled" locos, Ross Winan's "mud digger" and a succession of 2-8-0's, 4-8-0's, 2-8-2's and 4-8-2's. N&W, DM&N, LS&I and CB&Q are represented. Very good condition, embossed cover. 28 p. We have 2 copies of this record in identical condition.

Over a period of probably 35 years from about 1895, Baldwin Locomotive Works of Philadelphia published these booklets showcasing their products, their plant, their history, new designs and current technology, maintenance and repair. These records were distributed to prospective customers and other members of the railroad industry. They are 6"x9" horizontal format with cardstock covers and are generally nicely printed on good quality paper. Early copies were string bound and later ones stapled. Covers of early issues were often very ornamental with gilt, multicolor inks and, often, embossed designs and titles. Later copies are less flourished but still graphically attractive. The series shows the dramatic change in size and power of steam locomotives over that period. They were discontinued when Baldwin began a quarterly magazine of more typical format.

These Records are being offered by a longtime collector. They are all original printings and vary from 80 to 110 years old. We have selected only copies in good or better condition though some in only fair condition are of great enough historic importance that we included them. All these records are used and show some degree of wear and soiling, some have creases or minor tears and some have marks made by previous owners. We have not altered or repaired them but some may have minor repairs which will be noted. We have tried to describe them accurately and encourage you to study the photos to further understand their condition. We have considered their condition in pricing.

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Baldwin's second issue of this record of the Mallet articulated compound locomotive. It shows 20 examples of this evolving loco type. Included is a handsome foldout drawing of a 2-8-8-2. Covers the Erie Triplex (2-8-8-8-2), Two N&W locos plus B&O and PRR. Good condition with moderate wear and light soiling. Binding hinge has interior reinforcement repair. Shows very little. Interior pages are clear, crisp and bright. Embossed cover, 53 pages.

Over a period of probably 35 years from about 1895, Baldwin Locomotive Works of Philadelphia published these booklets showcasing their products, their plant, their history, new designs and current technology, maintenance and repair. These records were distributed to prospective customers and other members of the railroad industry. They are 6"x9" horizontal format with cardstock covers and are generally nicely printed on good quality paper. Early copies were string bound and later ones stapled. Covers of early issues were often very ornamental with gilt, multicolor inks and, often, embossed designs and titles. Later copies are less flourished but still graphically attractive. The series shows the dramatic change in size and power of steam locomotives over that period. They were discontinued when Baldwin began a quarterly magazine of more typical format.

These Records are being offered by a longtime collector. They are all original printings and vary from 80 to 110 years old. We have selected only copies in good or better condition though some in only fair condition are of great enough historic importance that we included them. All these records are used and show some degree of wear and soiling, some have creases or minor tears and some have marks made by previous owners. We have not altered or repaired them but some may have minor repairs which will be noted. We have tried to describe them accurately and encourage you to study the photos to further understand their condition. We have considered their condition in pricing.

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"Locomotives for Heavy Passenger Service". 32 p with embossed cover, staple bound. Covers 26 engines of increasing weight from large 4-6-0's up to large 4-8-2 Mountain types which show the changing power needs created by steel passenger cars. Includes Erie, C&O, N&W, NYC and USRA designs. Many of the loco types shown survived in service to the end of steam. Excellent condition showing only age patina.

Over a period of probably 35 years from about 1895, Baldwin Locomotive Works of Philadelphia published these booklets showcasing their products, their plant, their history, new designs and current technology, maintenance and repair. These records were distributed to prospective customers and other members of the railroad industry. They are 6"x9" horizontal format with cardstock covers and are generally nicely printed on good quality paper. Early copies were string bound and later ones stapled. Covers of early issues were often very ornamental with gilt, multicolor inks and, often, embossed designs and titles. Later copies are less flourished but still graphically attractive. The series shows the dramatic change in size and power of steam locomotives over that period. They were discontinued when Baldwin began a quarterly magazine of more typical format.

These Records are being offered by a longtime collector. They are all original printings and vary from 80 to 110 years old. We have selected only copies in good or better condition though some in only fair condition are of great enough historic importance that we included them. All these records are used and show some degree of wear and soiling, some have creases or minor tears and some have marks made by previous owners. We have not altered or repaired them but some may have minor repairs which will be noted. We have tried to describe them accurately and encourage you to study the photos to further understand their condition. We have considered their condition in pricing.

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Baldwin's booklet promoting their experimental 60,000th locomotive. This engine is a 3 cylinder 4-10-2 with a watertube boiler. The booklet describes the design with nice photos and excellent technical drawings. It then describes the loco tests on the Pennsylvania RR stationary test plant and finally its performance on various RR's as it toured the U.S. 3 cylinders performed very well but didn't catch on and yielded to Lima Locomotive Work's "Super Power" designs. This lococan be seen today at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. 60p embossed cardstock cover with light soiling and edge wear. Very good condition. An important record.

Over a period of probably 35 years from about 1895, Baldwin Locomotive Works of Philadelphia published these booklets showcasing their products, their plant, their history, new designs and current technology, maintenance and repair. These records were distributed to prospective customers and other members of the railroad industry. They are 6"x9" horizontal format with cardstock covers and are generally nicely printed on good quality paper. Early copies were string bound and later ones stapled. Covers of early issues were often very ornamental with gilt, multicolor inks and, often, embossed designs and titles. Later copies are less flourished but still graphically attractive. The series shows the dramatic change in size and power of steam locomotives over that period. They were discontinued when Baldwin began a quarterly magazine of more typical format.

These Records are being offered by a longtime collector. They are all original printings and vary from 80 to 110 years old. We have selected only copies in good or better condition though some in only fair condition are of great enough historic importance that we included them. All these records are used and show some degree of wear and soiling, some have creases or minor tears and some have marks made by previous owners. We have not altered or repaired them but some may have minor repairs which will be noted. We have tried to describe them accurately and encourage you to study the photos to further understand their condition. We have considered their condition in pricing.

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Ashton Safety Valve Instruction Book

Covers the early Mallet articulated compound during a period of its rapid development. 45 pages showing the history of articulation and its principles with photographs and technical drawings of example locos up to the Northern Pacific’s 2-6-6-2’s. Booklet is staple bound, tight and crisp with moderate soiling and aging on the embossed covers. Interior pages are bright.