BUILT 1895-1901
Baldwin built the first Atlantic in 1895 for the Atlantic Coast Line. The trailing axle provided space for a deeper firebox and a larger boiler which produced more steam than the 4-4-0 type could offer. The ample steam supply provided the horsepower that made the Atlantic a fast locomotive. The trailing axle was rigid on early 4-4-2's since the wheel-base was similar to that of a 4-6-0 and could take curves without the need for a swiveling truck. Lateral movement was provided after the pioneer designs and many later Atlantics had trailing trucks.
1895
ATLANTIC COAST LINE 89 WAS BUILT BY BALDWIN IN 1895.
The 4-4-2's built for the Atlantic Coast Line were the first of the type which became known as the Atlantic.
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NEW YORK, PROVIDENCE & BOSTON 40 WAS BUILT BY THE RHODE ISLAND LOCOMOTIVE WORKS IN 1887 AS A 4-4-0.
The trailing wheels were added to spread weight and were removed in 1894. The wheels were not to provide a more efficient firebox and Number 40 is not considered to be an Atlantic or the first of the type despite the wheel arrangement.
IN 1895 THE MISSOURI KANSAS TEXAS PROVIDED BALDWIN WITH ITS SECOND ORDER FOR AN ATLANTIC TYPE.
Number 203 was very similar to the ACL 4-4-2's but had somewhat different specifications.
BOSTON & MAINE 733 WAS BUILT IN 1895 SOON AFTER THE ACL ATLANTICS
It was built as Concord & Montreal 33 which the B&M controlled and leased in 1895.
BOSTON & MAINE 3200 WAS BUILT BY BALDWIN IN 1895 SOON AFTER THE ACL ENGINES
It was first C&M 33, then 733 and J Class 3200. It was scrapped in 1927.
1896
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE & PACIFIC 3001 WAS BUILT BY BALDWIN IN 1896.
Milwaukee July 29, 1928
CENTRAL RAILROAD OF NEW JERSEY 457 WAS BUILT BY BALDWIN IN 1896 WITH VAUCLAIN COMPOUND CYLINDERS
Jersey City March 2, 1897
LEHIGH VALLEY 664 WAS BUILT BY BALDWIN IN 1896 FOR THE BLACK DIAMOND EXPRESS.
LEHIGH VALLEY 666 WAS BUILT BY BALDWIN IN 1896
Easton, Pennsylvania 1899
1898
READING P1e 26 WAS BUILT BY BALDWIN IN 1898 AND WAS FIFTY YEARS OLD WHEN SCRAPPED.
The drivers were originally 84 1/2" but have been reduced to 74".
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE & PACIFIC 24 WAS BUILT BY BALDWIN IN 1898.
The A-1as was photographed when it was close to fifty.
1899
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE & PACIFIC 3010 WAS BUILT BY BALDWIN IN 1899.
The A-1as was phographed in the 1930's.
CHICAGO, BURLINGTON & QUINCY P-1 2500 WAS BUILT BY BALDWIN IN 1899
Kansas City, Missouri June 5, 1922
ERIE E-1 514 WAS BUILT BY BALDWIN IN 1899.
Jersey City, New Jersey August 1920
1900
ERIE E-1 521 BALDWIN 1900
1917 Photo by Walter A. Lucas
1921 Photo by Walter A. Lucas of Erie 521
READING P-3-d 326 WAS BUILT BY BALDWIN IN 1900
The rebuilt compound retains 84 1/4" drivers.
1901
LONG ISLAND RAILROAD NUMBER 1 WAS BUILT BY BALDWIN IN 1901 USING A PRR E-1 DESIGN
ERIE E-1 528 WAS AN EX-COMPOUND BUILT BY BALDWIN IN 1901
DETROIT, TOLEDO & IRONTON 600 WAS BUILT BY JUNIATA IN 1901 AS A PENNSYLVANIA RR E-2 CLASS.
It was converted to an E-7sa in 1919 and sold to the DT&I in 1929. Shown at Springfield, Ohio April 24, 1936.
NEW YORK CENTRAL I-40 CLASS NUMBER 974 WAS BUILT BY SCHENECTADY IN 1901
Note that it is the first pictured on this page with an outside bearing on the trailing axle. The rear wheels had lateral movement but were not in a true truck. Also note that it is the first product of the American Locomotive Company (ALCO) pictured on this page.
A RARE SHORT LINE ATLANTIC
FERNWOOD, COLUMBIA & GULF 15 WAS BUILT BY BALDWIN IN 1901 FOR THE
BUFFALO, ROCHESTER & PITTSBURGH (B&O) AND SOLD IN 1919.
The FC&G was a Mississippi short line with about 44 miles of route.
15 was photographed out of service at Fernwood in July 1935 and was gone by 1936.