SPECIAL FEATURE
A Short History of American Locomotive Builders
By John H. White Jr.

Introduction

The American Locomotive Industry
Looking at the evolution of motive power construction during the steam era.

A History of the Individual Firms
Surveying America’s steam locomotive builders, from the “Big Three” to long-forgotten iron works and machinists.

Men Behind the Machines
Profiles of 50 individuals who helped shape the American locomotive industry.

The Whyte System
A look at North American steam locomotive nomenclature.
By Dan Cupper

American Locomotive Builders
An index of related articles from 87 years of R&LHS publications.
By Dan Cupper


Daily News
Glimpses into an era when locomotive builders were part of America’s cultural fabric.

A Survivors’ Gallery
From pioneers to Super Power, a sampling of preserved American steam.