Blueprint Drawing of the 1897 Baldwin Steam Locomotive, "Engine No. 7," circa 1921
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This 4-4-0 American-type locomotive pulled passenger trains on the Detroit & Lima Northern Railway, a predecessor of the Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Railroad. The 4-4-0, with four leading wheels, four driving wheels, and no trailing wheels, was a popular design on 19th-century U.S. railroads. Its small size and light weight were well suited to rough track.
This 4-4-0 American-type locomotive pulled passenger trains on the Detroit & Lima Northern Railway, a predecessor of the Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Railroad. The 4-4-0, with four leading wheels, four driving wheels, and no trailing wheels, was a popular design on 19th-century U.S. railroads. Its small size and light weight were well suited to rough track.
Artifact
Blueprint (Reprographic copy)
Date Made
circa 1921
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2013.0.26.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Blueprint process
Color
Blue
Dimensions
Height: 4.625 in
Width: 9.5 in
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