Westinghouse Collection

Pump Governor - Westinghouse Air Brake
Today, the air brake is the standard, fail-safe train brake used by railways worldwide. Early train brakes were hand operated and largely ineffective

Siphon G Wagon converted to ward car No. 3209 in 1943
By the spring of 1940 Britains railway companies had supplied 25 ambulance trains for use both at home and abroad. In September 1942 the government ordered a further 27 ambulance trains

A passenger experiencing the effect of Westinghouse air brakes
5307445 A passenger experiencing the effect of Westinghouse air brakes.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a passenger experiencing the effect of Westinghouse air brakes. Dated 19th century)

Douglas NRA-3B Skywarrior N578HA (MSN 12071, ex 144825) operated by Westinghouse for missile development. Date: circa 1995

Advert, Westinghouse electric iron -- mother and daughter ironing. 1922

Robot, 1928 - A Mechanical Man who may do work of tomorrow
Mr. R. J. Wensley of the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company operating a mechanical man or robot who, in response to spoken signals and notes blown on a pitch pipe

American women listening to the wireless, 1921 (b / w photo)
5998342 American women listening to the wireless, 1921 (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: American women listening to the wireless, 1921)

Douglas F3D-2 Skyknight 124610 (msn 7481 {El Segundo}), at Friendship Airport in Baltimore. Used by Westinghouse to test the AN/APQ-72 radar, for the McDonnell F4H-1 Phantom II

The Stroboglow, 1938. The Stroboglow was a portable stroboscope invented by technicians at Westinghouse. It was used to study moving objects by making them appear stationary in order to spot defects

Gigantic electric lamp, 1938. Churchmans cigarette card, from a series titled Modern Wonders [WA & AC Churchman, Great Britain & Ireland, 1938]

The Ignitron tube, 1938. Invented by Joseph Slepian, an employee of Westinghouse, the Ignitron is a gas-filled tube known as a mercury-arc rectifier

Westinghouse light bulb ad, 1886
Westinghouse Electric Companys 16 candle-power incandescent lamp, advertisement, 1886. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

People facing ruin from bank failure in the Panic of 1907, N
In the summer of 1907, the American economy was showing signs of weakness as a number of business and Wall Street brokerages went bankrupt

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA - George Westinghouse Memorial
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA - Memorail to George Westinghouse (American entrepreneur and engineer who invented the railway air brake and was a pioneer of the electrical industry) at Schenley Park

Electricity Sub Station, Camden, London, near Highgate, County of London, England. Showing Westinghouse Generators Date: 1900s

ELECTRIC POWER STATION. An 1886 American newspaper advertisement for the Westinghouse electric power stations

STEAM-DRIVEN DYNAMO. Built by Westinghouse, late 19th century

G. WESTINGHOUSE (1846-1914). American inventor and industrialist

GEORGE WESTINGHOUSE (1846-1914). American inventor and industrialist

AUTOMATIC ENGINE, 1886. An 1886 American newspaper advertisement for Westinghouse electric motors

NY Fair - Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Exhibit
New York Worlds Fair 1939 - Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Exhibit Building Date: 1939

Horizontal section of a switch valve and cylinder in the Westinghouse pneumatic interlocking system of railroad
RAILROAD SWITCH, 1892. Horizontal section of a switch valve and cylinder in the Westinghouse pneumatic interlocking system of railroad switches. Wood engraving, American, 1892

Diagram of the Westinghouse pneumatic interlocking system of railroad switches; horizontal section (left)
RAILROAD SWITCH, 1892. Diagram of the Westinghouse pneumatic interlocking system of railroad switches; horizontal section (left) and front view. Wood engraving, American, 1892

Diagram of switch and lock movements in the Westinghouse pneumatic interlocking system of railroad switches
RAILROAD SWITCH, 1892. Diagram of switch and lock movements in the Westinghouse pneumatic interlocking system of railroad switches. Wood engraving, American, 1892

Televox, The Robot
New York, New York: c. 1928. Televox, the robot invented by Roy Wensley of the Westinghouse Company, which executes commands given over the telephone, has been improved by the addition of a voice

Westinghouse electric generator, 1897
Westinghouse electric generator. 19th-century artwork of a compound-type generator (right) directly coupled to a dynamo (left) by a flexible sleeve

Worlds Columbian Exposition, 1893
Worlds Columbian Exposition. 19th-century artwork of the Electricity Building erected as a wood and plaster facade for the 1893 Worlds Columbian exposition

Westinghouse Date: 1923

Westinghouse Railway Works, Manchester
Machine shop aisle Westinghouse Train Works, Manchester, Lancashire, England. circa 1906

REFRIGERATOR AD, 1959. Adverstisement for the new Westinghouse refrigerator with cold injector system
REFRIGERATOR AD, 1959. Adverstisement for the new Westinghouse refrigerator with " cold injector system, " from an American magazine

WESTINGHOUSE AD, 1924. American advertisement for Westinghouse electric appliances, 1924

WESTINGHOUSE AD, 1925. American advertisement for Westinghouse electric appliances, 1925

George Westinghouse, American engineer
George Westinghouse (1846-1914), American electri- cal engineer. Westinghouse became a prolific inventor after serving in both the army and the navy during the American Civil War

Westinghouse Automatic Air Brake
Today, the air brake is the standard, fail-safe train brake used by railways worldwide. Early train brakes were hand operated and largely ineffective

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George Westinghouse, circa 1900. Photogravure reproduction of a photograph

Videophone Prediction
A videophone was used by the Bell Telephone System in a trial between Pittsburgh and New York offices of Westinghouse Electric Corporation

Ignitron Device C1936
The Westinghouse " Ignitron" tube was designed to register fast-moving objects

Air-Conditioning Machine
Air-conditioning equipment which cleans air by electricity, devised by the Westinghouse Electric International Co

George Westinghouse
GEORGE WESTINGHOUSE American engineer, noted for work on brakes and electrical power

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"Westinghouse: A Legacy of Innovation and Ingenuity" Step into the world of Westinghouse, where groundbreaking inventions and technological advancements have shaped our modern lives. From the Pump Governor to the Westinghouse Air Brake, their engineering prowess has revolutionized industries. In 1943, witness the transformation of a Siphon G Wagon into ward car No. 3209, showcasing Westinghouse's commitment to adaptability and innovation in times of need. Take flight with the Douglas NRA-3B Skywarrior N578HA and 142256 models, embodying Westinghouse's contribution to aviation excellence through cutting-edge aircraft technology. But it doesn't stop there - explore everyday marvels like the Westinghouse electric iron, an advert that epitomizes their dedication to enhancing household chores with efficient appliances. Travel back in time to 1928 when a mechanical man named Robot captured imaginations as a glimpse into tomorrow's workforce capabilities - a testament to Westinghouse's foresight in automation. Witness American women captivated by wireless technology in a captivating black-and-white photo from 1921; an early example of how Westinghouse connected people across vast distances through radio communication. Experience speed and power with the Douglas F3D-2 Skyknight 124610 model aircraft - another triumph for Westinghouse's contributions to military aviation during critical moments in history. Discover elegance even in unexpected places with a stylish bathroom designed for men in 1936 - showcasing how even personal spaces can benefit from innovative solutions crafted by Westinghouse designers. Marvel at The Stroboglow from 1938 - an awe-inspiring creation that illuminated spaces with its gigantic electric lamp, demonstrating yet again how they pushed boundaries on what was possible within lighting design. From pioneering locomotive technologies to futuristic robots and beyond, this is just a glimpse into the rich tapestry woven by "Westinghouse, " a name synonymous with innovation and progress.