HO Broadway Limited - Baldwin Centipede Sound+DCC Nacionales de Mexico #6405

Description: HO Scale Baldwin Centipede from Broadway Limited is a model of Baldwin’s attempt to produce a high-horsepower diesel locomotive. 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 and 1948. 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 NdeM. Semi-permanently coupled pairs, as operated on the PRR, were 183′ 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.This detailed HO Scale Baldwin Centipede features full Paragon4 sound and DCC for realistic sound and motor control complete with back EMF for smooth slow speeds. The Paragon4 sound system works with all Broadway Limited Rolling Thunder(TM) advanced sound systems. Other features include a heavy die cast body and chassis; smooth-running drive, applied details; directional warm white LED lighting and magnetic knuckle couplers. The Centipedes can be operated on all DCC systems as well as on standard DC railroads (with limited sound functionality). This model has wheels profiled to operate on Code 70 and larger rail and curves of 18″ radius or larger are recommended.Industry-leading Model Features:Paragon4 Sound & Control System featuring ROLLING THUNDERIntegral Dual-Mode Decoder with Back EMF for Superb Slow Speed Operation in DC and DCCPrecision Drive Mechanism Engineered for Heavy Towing and Smooth Slow Speed OperationABS Body with Die Cast Chassis for Maximum Tractive EffortBuilt-in Capacity Pack for Improved Electrical Pick-upPremium Caliber PaintingPrototypically Accurate Paint Schemes and Road NumbersMany Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Grab Irons, Horn, Bell, Wipers, and Etched Metal GrillsPrototypical Light Operation Including Separately Controllable Headlight, Rear Light, Cab Light, and NumberboardsPrototypically Accurate Sounds for the Baldwin Centipede LocomotiveMetal Kadee-compatible Couplers (2)Will Operate on Code 70, Code 83, and Code 100 RailMinimum Operating Radius: 22 inchesBroadway 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 locomotives offer Dual Mode DC and DCC operation with superb back EMF motor control, improved DC motor control, built-in capacitor pack for more reliable electrical pick-up, industry best on-board sound with Rolling Thunder functionality, Pro Lighting Mode for prototypical light control, Switcher model for precise low speed control, recordable DCC operation for automated playback, and the same excellent detail level as Broadway Limited's Paragon3 Series models.Paragon4 Sound & Control System Features:Operates in DC & DCC with improved DC speed control (use DCMaster for DC Sound)Built-In extra capacitance to navigate imperfect trackPro Lighting Mode offers individual control of all lights on modelSwitcher Mode for precise low speed controlRecord & Play Operation - Records and plays back sounds and movements once or repeatedly for automatic operationHigh Resolution AudioQuillable Horn for various whistle lengths and patternsChoice of 3 selectable HornsAlternate Whistle / Horn where applicable for locomotive with air horn and steam whistle - both the main whistle and alternate can be easily playedAdjustable bell ringing interval for faster or slower bellNumerous user-mappable functions with available keysMultiple realistic passenger and crew sounds play on commandGrade Crossing Automatic SignalAutomatic Forward / Reverse SignalPrime Mover sound intensity varies with loadIndividually adjustable sound volumes for each effectEZ Reset Button for quick return to factory default settings _gsrx_vers_1680 (GS 9.8.3 (1680))

Price: 259.95 USD

Location: Tucson, Arizona

End Time: 2025-01-27T19:02:51.000Z

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