{"product_id":"bli2505","title":"Broadway Limited HO Scale Pennsylvania Baldwin Centipede PRR #5820 A2 5-Stripe Passenger Paragon4 DCC\/Sound – BLI2505","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBroadway Limited HO Scale PRR Baldwin Centipede #5820 A2 – Paragon4 DCC \u0026amp; Sound\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdd one of the Pennsylvania Railroad's most distinctive early diesel locomotives to your roster with the \u003cstrong\u003eBroadway Limited BLI2505 HO Scale Baldwin Centipede PRR #5820 A2 Unit\u003c\/strong\u003e. Decorated in the classic \u003cstrong\u003ePennsylvania Railroad 5-Stripe Passenger Scheme\u003c\/strong\u003e, this locomotive represents an \u003cstrong\u003eA2 unit without Trainphone antennae\u003c\/strong\u003e and comes equipped with Broadway Limited's advanced \u003cstrong\u003eParagon4 Sound\/DC\/DCC\u003c\/strong\u003e system. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its extraordinary length, unmistakable Baldwin styling and unique articulated running gear, the Centipede is one of the most recognizable locomotives of the early diesel era. BLI2505 is an excellent addition for PRR enthusiasts, transition-era modelers and collectors building a roster of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/broadway-limited-ho-scale-baldwin-centipede-locomotives\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBroadway Limited HO Scale Baldwin Centipede locomotives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePRR #5820 A2 in the 5-Stripe Passenger Scheme\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBaldwin 12-8-1500\/2 Centipede\u003c\/strong\u003e was Baldwin Locomotive Works' first serious attempt at a production road diesel locomotive. Built between 1945 and 1948, these enormous machines used a carbody supported by two articulated half-frames joined near the center. Unpowered four-wheel guiding trucks at each end helped guide the locomotive through curves. Individual Centipedes measured approximately \u003cstrong\u003e91.5 feet long\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the semi-permanently coupled pairs used by the Pennsylvania Railroad stretched approximately \u003cstrong\u003e183 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis BLI release represents \u003cstrong\u003ePennsylvania Railroad #5820\u003c\/strong\u003e as an \u003cstrong\u003eA2 unit without Trainphone antennae\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its 5-stripe passenger decoration recalls the Centipede's original role as high-powered PRR passenger motive power and gives the locomotive a distinctly classic Pennsylvania Railroad appearance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eParagon4 Sound\/DC\/DCC Equipped Baldwin Centipede\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBLI2505 features Broadway Limited's \u003cstrong\u003eParagon4 Sound\/DC\/DCC\u003c\/strong\u003e electronics, combining digital command control, DC compatibility and synchronized locomotive sound in a factory-equipped HO scale model. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBroadway Limited Paragon4 Sound\/DC\/DCC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePennsylvania Railroad #5820\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA2 Centipede unit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModeled \u003cstrong\u003ewithout Trainphone antennae\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic \u003cstrong\u003ePRR 5-Stripe Passenger Scheme\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-equipped sound and command control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-mode operation for compatible DC and DCC layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive Baldwin Centipede articulated locomotive design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale 1:87\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA Massive Baldwin Diesel for Pennsylvania Railroad Layouts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe prototype Centipede was remarkable not only for its appearance but also for its power. Each locomotive contained two 1,500-horsepower diesel engines, producing approximately \u003cstrong\u003e3,000 horsepower per unit\u003c\/strong\u003e. A paired set therefore contained four engines producing approximately \u003cstrong\u003e6,000 combined horsepower\u003c\/strong\u003e. PRR operated its Centipedes as semi-permanently coupled pairs, creating some of the most visually imposing diesel combinations of the transition era. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor model railroaders, that unusual history makes PRR #5820 a compelling addition alongside more conventional Pennsylvania Railroad motive power. Browse our complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/broadway-limited-locomotives\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBroadway Limited locomotives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collection for additional HO scale steam and diesel locomotives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild a PRR Passenger Consist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e5-Stripe Passenger Scheme\u003c\/strong\u003e makes BLI2505 especially attractive for modelers recreating Pennsylvania Railroad passenger operations. Pair your Baldwin Centipede with appropriate \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/broadway-limited-ho-scale-passenger-cars\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBroadway Limited HO Scale passenger cars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to build a striking PRR-inspired passenger consist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eModelers expanding their railroad can also explore our complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/broadway-limited-rolling-stock\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBroadway Limited rolling stock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e selection or browse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/broadway-ltd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBroadway Limited Imports collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for additional BLI locomotives and cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCollect Broadway Limited Baldwin Centipede Locomotives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBLI2505 is particularly interesting for collectors because it represents an individual \u003cstrong\u003ePRR A2 Centipede unit\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than one of the complete A-A sets offered elsewhere in this Broadway Limited release. The specific combination of \u003cstrong\u003ePRR #5820, A2 configuration, absence of Trainphone antennae and 5-stripe passenger decoration\u003c\/strong\u003e gives this model a clearly defined prototype identity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors can compare #5820 with additional road numbers, railroad schemes and configurations in our dedicated \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/broadway-limited-ho-scale-baldwin-centipede-locomotives\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBroadway Limited HO Baldwin Centipede collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShop Broadway Limited BLI2505 at Fusion Scale Hobbies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBroadway Limited BLI2505 HO Scale Pennsylvania Railroad Baldwin Centipede PRR #5820\u003c\/strong\u003e combines one of Baldwin's most unusual diesel locomotive designs with Pennsylvania Railroad's iconic passenger decoration and modern \u003cstrong\u003eParagon4 DCC\/Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e technology. 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