Broadway Limited HO Scale NdeM Baldwin Centipede #6405 1950s Appearance Paragon4 DCC/Sound – BLI2507

Broadway Limited HO Scale NdeM Baldwin Centipede #6405 – Paragon4 DCC & Sound

Add one of the most unusual and visually impressive early diesel locomotives to your HO scale roster with the Broadway Limited BLI2507 Baldwin Centipede NdeM #6405. Representing Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México (NdeM) #6405 in its distinctive 1950s appearance, this massive Baldwin road diesel combines an unforgettable prototype with Broadway Limited's advanced Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC technology.

With its exceptionally long carbody, articulated running gear and unmistakable Baldwin styling, the Centipede stands apart from virtually every conventional diesel locomotive of its era. BLI2507 is an excellent choice for Mexican railroad modelers, Baldwin diesel collectors and enthusiasts building a roster of Broadway Limited HO Scale Baldwin Centipede locomotives.

NdeM #6405 Baldwin Centipede – 1950s Appearance

The Baldwin 12-8-1500/2 Centipede was developed during the critical transition from steam to diesel power. Produced between 1945 and 1948, the Centipede represented Baldwin Locomotive Works' ambitious attempt to compete in the emerging road-diesel locomotive market. The design featured an extraordinarily long carbody supported by articulated running gear, creating the abundance of wheels that inspired its famous “Centipede” nickname.

This Broadway Limited model represents NdeM #6405 in its 1950s appearance. Nacionales de México was one of only a small number of railroads to operate production Baldwin Centipedes, making #6405 a particularly distinctive choice for modelers interested in Mexican railroading and uncommon North American diesel locomotives.

Broadway Limited Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC

BLI2507 comes factory equipped with Broadway Limited's Paragon4 Sound & Control System, combining digital command control, DC compatibility and locomotive sound in one sophisticated electronics package. The locomotive is engineered for smooth low-speed performance and dependable operation while recreating the distinctive character of Baldwin diesel power.

• Broadway Limited Paragon4 Sound & Control System
• Factory-installed dual-mode DC/DCC decoder with Back EMF
• Paragon4 high-resolution locomotive sound
• Prototype-inspired Baldwin Centipede diesel sounds
• Precision drive mechanism for smooth slow-speed operation and heavy towing
• Built-in capacity pack for improved electrical pickup
• ABS body with die-cast chassis for increased tractive effort
• Premium-quality prototype-inspired paint and decoration
• Separately applied handrails, grab irons, horn, bell and windshield wipers
• Etched-metal grille details
• Separately controllable headlight, rear light, cab light and number boards
• Metal Kadee-compatible couplers
• Compatible with Code 70, Code 83 and Code 100 rail
• Minimum operating radius: 22 inches
• HO Scale 1:87

An Extraordinary Baldwin Diesel Locomotive in HO Scale

Few diesel locomotives have the visual presence of a Baldwin Centipede. At approximately 91.5 feet long on the prototype, an individual Centipede was enormous even by road-locomotive standards. Each locomotive used two 1,500-horsepower diesel engines for approximately 3,000 total horsepower, creating a machine designed for serious mainline service.

The Centipede's unconventional articulated frame and running gear make the model instantly recognizable alongside more traditional EMD, ALCO and Baldwin diesels. For collectors of early diesel technology, the locomotive represents an ambitious period when manufacturers were still experimenting with dramatically different solutions for mainline diesel power.

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NdeM Centipedes – A Distinctive Piece of Mexican Railroad History

The Nacionales de México Baldwin Centipedes give modelers an opportunity to represent a less commonly modeled chapter of diesel locomotive history. While Pennsylvania Railroad Centipedes are perhaps the best-known examples of the design, NdeM's locomotives developed their own distinctive identity in Mexican service.

The combination of NdeM #6405, 1950s-era appearance and Baldwin's massive Centipede design makes BLI2507 especially appealing for collectors interested in Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México, Mexican railway history, Baldwin Locomotive Works and unusual first-generation diesel locomotives.

Collect NdeM #6401 & #6405 Baldwin Centipedes

NdeM #6405 is an excellent companion to other Nacionales de México Centipedes in this Broadway Limited production run. Collectors can use our dedicated HO Scale Baldwin Centipede collection to browse additional road numbers, railroad schemes and configurations.

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Paragon4 Performance for DCC & DC Layouts

Broadway Limited's Paragon4 system gives operators advanced control over locomotive movement, lighting and sound. Whether you're operating #6405 on a DCC-equipped railroad or a compatible conventional DC layout, the factory-installed electronics provide a feature-rich operating experience without requiring an aftermarket decoder installation.

The locomotive's substantial dimensions also make it an impressive centerpiece for layouts with sweeping curves and long mainline runs. With a specified 22-inch minimum operating radius, modelers should consider their layout geometry when planning operations for this exceptionally long diesel.

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The Broadway Limited BLI2507 HO Scale NdeM Baldwin Centipede #6405 brings together one of Baldwin's most recognizable diesel designs, a distinctive Nacionales de México 1950s appearance and modern Paragon4 DCC/Sound technology. Whether you're building an NdeM roster, collecting Baldwin locomotives or searching for unusual transition-era motive power, #6405 delivers exceptional character and commanding visual presence.

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