Broadway Limited Imports HO Baldwin Centipede DCC Sound - NdeM #6401 (BLI-2506)

PARAGON4 SOUND/DC/DCC EQUIPPED
1950s Appearance

The Baldwin 12-8-1500/2 were BLW's first serious attempt at a production road diesel locomotive. Baldwin built the famous "Centipedes" between 1945–48. The carbody rode on two enormous articulated half-frames linked at the middle with a hinged joint. One unpowered four-wheel truck at each end guided the locomotive through curves. The Centipedes were huge — 91.5 feet long for single units as operated on SAL and NdM. Each unit contained two 1500 horsepower diesel motors; a semi-permanently coupled pair totaled 6000 horsepower and 1,200,000 pounds.

In 1945, the prototype A1-A2 set toured American railroads and three railroads placed orders — PRR, SAL, and NdeM. Unfortunately the Centipedes did not last long in service; PRR and SAL retired theirs by the early 1960s and NdeM followed in the late 1960s.

Industry-Leading Model Features:

• Paragon4 Sound & Control System featuring ROLLING THUNDER
• Integral Dual-Mode Decoder with Back EMF for superb slow-speed operation in DC and DCC
• Precision drive mechanism engineered for heavy towing and smooth slow-speed operation
• ABS body with die-cast chassis for maximum tractive effort
• Built-in capacitor pack for improved electrical pick-up
• Premium caliber painting with prototypically accurate paint schemes and road numbers
• Many separately applied details: handrails, grab irons, horn, bell, wipers, etched metal grills
• Prototypical light operation: separately controllable headlight, rear light, cab light, and numberboards
• Metal Kadee-compatible couplers (2)
• Will operate on Code 70, Code 83, and Code 100 rail
• Minimum operating radius: 22"

Paragon4 Sound & Control System Features:

• Operates in DC & DCC with improved DC speed control
• Built-in extra capacitance to navigate imperfect track
• Pro Lighting Mode — individual control of all lights
• Switcher Mode for precise low-speed control
• Record & Play Operation for automatic playback
• High resolution audio with quillable horn and 3 selectable horns
• Adjustable bell ringing interval; prime mover sound varies with load
• Grade crossing and automatic forward/reverse signals
• Individually adjustable sound volumes; EZ Reset Button