Founded by Matthias Baldwin in 1831, the Baldwin Locomotive Works became the premier manufacturer of 2-8-2 Mikados and of many unique designs - such as the Cab Forward 4-8-8-2 - built in small numbers for specific clients. This book examines ten years of the company's steam locomotives, showing you hundreds of rare archival etchings and diagrams, detailed descriptions of parts and construction, and more. 328 pages, B&W illustrations, 11"x 8½", hardcover.