Founded in the 1830Õs, the Baldwin Locomotive Works rapidly became AmericaÕs premier builder of steam engines for railway use. In the aftermath of the Civil War, a new standard emerged on the
railroads of 4Õ 8.5Ó. Yet this gauge proved
prohibitively expensive in mountainous regions
and for mining operations. Thus, a narrow gauge
standard was developed of three feet or, in Canada, three and one-half feet. This catalog, which dates from 1877, shows BaldwinÕs full line of narrow gauge products, and includes technical specifications and other data. This version of the book has been slightly enlarged and reformatted for readability, but care has been taken to preserve the integrity of the text.