HO Broadway Ltd Centipede A/A Set Pennsylvania Railroad #5829/5817 2502

Baldwin Centipede A/A Set – Pennsylvania Railroad #5829/5817

Experience the power and majesty of Baldwin’s legendary “Centipede” locomotives with this meticulously detailed HO scale model from Broadway Limited Imports. This semi-permanently coupled A/A set represents one of the most unique and impressive diesel locomotive designs of the 1940s era, featuring Paragon4 Sound and DCC capabilities for the ultimate operating experience.

About the Baldwin 12-8-1500/2 Centipede

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 that were linked at the middle with a hinged joint. One unpowered four-wheel truck at each end guided the locomotive through curves and helped provide stability.

The Centipedes were huge – 91.5 feet long for single units as operated on SAL and NdM. Semi-permanently coupled pairs, as operated on the PRR, were 183 feet long! Each unit contained two 1500 horsepower diesel motors, so a pair contained four motors and totaled 6000 horsepower. Centipedes were heavy, totaling 1,200,000 pounds (1.2 million) for a pair, with more than 800,000 of those pounds carried by the 16 drivers.

In 1945, the prototype A1-A2 set toured American railroads and three railroads placed orders – PRR, SAL, and NdeM. Union Pacific originally ordered two units, but never took delivery. Unfortunately, the Centipedes did not last long in service. PRR and SAL retired theirs by the early 1960’s and NdeM followed in the late 60’s. The Centipedes were enormous, and maybe the most unique diesel locomotive design of the era, but they could not compete with the more capable EMD locomotives.

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 Capacity Pack for Improved Electrical Pick-up
• Premium Caliber Painting in Authentic Pennsylvania Railroad Citrus Scheme
• Prototypically Accurate Paint Schemes and Road Numbers (#5829/5817)
• Many Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Grab Irons, Horn, Bell, Wipers, and Etched Metal Grills
• Prototypical Light Operation Including Separately Controllable Headlight, Rear Light, Cab Light, and Numberboards
• Prototypically Accurate Sounds for the Baldwin Centipede Locomotive
• Metal Kadee-compatible Couplers (2)
• Will Operate on Code 70, Code 83, and Code 100 Rail
• Minimum Operating Radius: 22″

Paragon4 Sound & Control System

Broadway Limited Imports is proud to introduce Paragon4: The new benchmark for premium HO sound-equipped locomotives. These DC and DCC-Sound equipped locomotives feature the ALL-NEW Paragon4 sound and control system. Each Paragon4 locomotive comes with BLI’s own integral DCC Decoder factory installed.

Paragon4 Features:

• Operates in DC & DCC with improved DC speed control (use DCMaster for DC Sound)
• Built-In extra capacitance to navigate imperfect track
• Pro Lighting Mode offers individual control of all lights on model
• Switcher Mode for precise low speed control
• Record & Play Operation – Records and plays back sounds and movements once or repeatedly for automatic operation
• High Resolution Audio
• Quillable Horn for various whistle lengths and patterns
• Choice of 3 selectable Horns
• Alternate Whistle/Horn where applicable for locomotive with air horn and steam whistle – both the main whistle and alternate can be easily played
• Adjustable bell ringing interval for faster or slower bell
• Numerous user-mappable functions with available keys
• Multiple realistic passenger and crew sounds play on command
• Grade Crossing Automatic Signal
• Automatic Forward/Reverse Signal
• Prime Mover sound intensity varies with load
• Individually adjustable sound volumes for each effect
• EZ Reset Button for quick return to factory default settings

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