Blueprint Drawing of the 1897 Baldwin Steam Locomotive, "Engine No. 7," circa 1921
THF109717 / Blueprint Drawing of the 1897 Baldwin Steam Locomotive, "Engine No. 7," circa 1921
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Artifact Overview
This 4-4-0 American-type locomotive pulled passenger trains on the Detroit & Lima Northern Railway, a predecessor of the Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Railroad. The 4-4-0, with four leading wheels, four driving wheels, and no trailing wheels, was a popular design on 19th-century U.S. railroads. Its small size and light weight were well suited to rough track.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Blueprint (Reprographic copy)
Date Made
circa 1921
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2013.0.26.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Blueprint process
Color
Blue
Dimensions
Height: 4.625 in
Width: 9.5 in
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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.
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Related Content
articlePart Two: Number 7 is On Track
Get a detailed insider's look at how The Henry Ford's railroad experts restored our 1897 Baldwin Locomotive No. 7.