Baldwin Locomotive Works Steam Locomotive, 1897
THF91570 / Baldwin Locomotive Works Steam Locomotive, 1897
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Artifact Overview
This locomotive pulled passenger trains on the Detroit & Lima Northern Railway, a predecessor of the Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Railroad. After Henry Ford purchased the DT&I in 1920, this engine was the first modified under his extensive plan for improvements to the line. Ford adopted the locomotive as his favorite and donated it to The Henry Ford in 1930.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Steam locomotive
Date Made
1897
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Originally made by the Baldwin Locomotive Works of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and rebuilt in the Ford Motor Company locomotive shop in Springwells (Dearborn), Michigan.
Location
at Greenfield Village in Detroit Toledo & Milwaukee Round House
Object ID
30.235.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Wood (Plant material)
Color
Dark green
Green
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 14.417 ft
Width: 9.5 ft
Length: 56.125 ft
Inscriptions
Each side od tender: DETROIT & LIMA NORTHERN RAILWAY.
Round plate in front: BALDWIN LOCOMOTIVE WORKS PHILADELPHIA. / 7
Round plate on each side towards front: BALDWIN LOCOMOTIVE WORKS / JULY / 15317 / 1897
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