and Lima Locomotive, signifying what to many was the apex of steam design. Further expansions to the design included four "triplex" locomotives - three Erie 2-8-8-8-2s and one Virginian 2-8-8-8-4 ...

Founded in l830, the Philadelphia-based Baldwin Locomotive Works grew into the world’s largest steam locomotive builder. Baldwin locomotives ruled the rails of countries large and small in North and ...