The Baldwin Locomotive Works is started by Matthias Baldwin, who built his first locomotive, "Old Ironsides," in 1832.
Established
1837/05/00
Baldwin introduces their first 0-8-0 locomotive and propose innovative solutions to adhesion problems on some of the steep grades of American railroads.
1909/03/00
St Louis Southwestern Steam Locomotive No 336 is built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works of Philadelphia at a cost of $143,607 (think $2,000,000) for the St Louis Southwestern Railway.