Machinist - A Big machine for a big job 1937 - Side by Side
by Mike Savad
Title
Machinist - A Big machine for a big job 1937 - Side by Side
Artist
Mike Savad
Medium
Photograph - Colorized Photo
Description
Hand colored photo from 1937
Original title: Railroad parts. Baldwin Locomotive Works. Man working at machine
Photographer: Lewis Hine Wicke
Location: Baldwin Locomotive works, Eddystone, PA
Baldwin Locomotive Works (BLW), originally based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and later in Eddystone, was a prominent American manufacturer of railway locomotives from 1825 to 1951. For decades, it held the distinction of being the world's largest producer of steam locomotives. However, as the industry shifted towards diesel locomotives, Baldwin faced increasing challenges in maintaining its market position. The company ultimately produced over 70,000 locomotives by the time it ceased production in 1951. On September 11 of that year, Baldwin merged with the Lima-Hamilton Corporation to form the Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton Corporation.
At the Baldwin Locomotive Works, workers utilized advanced machinery like the Niles vertical milling machine to fabricate parts essential for locomotive construction. These machines were crucial for precision cutting and shaping of heavy-duty components that went into Baldwin's renowned locomotives. The vertical milling machine, characterized by its vertical spindle orientation and ability to handle large workpieces, played a pivotal role in maintaining Baldwin's high standards of manufacturing excellence during its heyday in the steam locomotive era.
Boy machines are large sometimes, and I would love to just pull the levers randomly. I couldn't find this exact tool, so I'm not sure if they had the brass and such. I found other Nile's machines, that were an emerald green color, I'm not sure what that control panel on the side is though.
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July 14th, 2024
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