The 'Illustrated Catalogue of Locomotives' by Baldwin Locomotive Works is a comprehensive and visually striking collection of detailed descriptions and illustrations of the locomotives built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. This book serves as a valuable resource for historians, train enthusiasts, and engineers due to its meticulous documentation of locomotive specifications, design features, and manufacturing processes. The literary style is direct and informative, focusing on technical details and practical information rather than flowery prose. The context of the book within the history of locomotive engineering is significant, as it provides insight into the evolution of steam locomotives in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Baldwin Locomotive Works' dedication to craftsmanship and innovation is evident throughout the pages of this catalogue, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the history of rail transportation.

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Excerpt from Baldwin Locomotive Works Illustrated Catalogue: Details of Locomotives and Cable Code for Duplicate Parts Brasses, Rod Bull Nose, Pilot Bumper and Attachments, Back Bumper and Attachments, Front 127, 129 Bushing for Compound Cylinder. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.