Blueprint Drawing of the 1897 Baldwin Steam Locomotive, "Engine No. 7," circa 1921

Summary

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

Creators

Unknown

Collection Title

Edison Institute Records 

 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

Baldwin Locomotive Works Steam Locomotive, 1897

Details

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