Broadway Limited Imports HO Paragon 4 UP Baldwin Centipede Set Review

Review of the new Paragon 4 Broadway Limited Imports HO scale Baldwin Centipede set in Union Pacific Fantasy Scheme.
The Baldwin DR-12-8-1500/2 (known informally as the Centipede) was the Baldwin Locomotive Works' first serious attempt at a production road diesel locomotive. The Baldwin type designation was 'DR-12-8-1500/2,' meaning Diesel Road locomotive, with 12 axles (8 of which were driven), and two engines of 1,500 horsepower (1,100 kW) each. The trucks were configured in a 2-D+D-2 wheel arrangement. The nickname came from the numerous axles set in a nearly unbroken line, much like the legs of a centipede.
Built between December 1945 and July 1948, the "Babyface" design reflected Baldwin steam and electric locomotive practice. The carbody rode on two massive articulated cast steel half-frames cast by General Steel Castings, linked at the middle with a hinged joint. Unpowered four-wheel trucks at each end guided the locomotive through curves for stability at speed. Internal wiring was passed through metal conduits exactly like those used on a steam locomotive, which proved troublesome in practice.
The prototype 2-unit set was built in 1945 and toured American railroads. Orders followed from the Pennsylvania Railroad, the Seaboard Air Line Railroad, and the National Railways of Mexico (NdeM). The two demonstrators (originally ordered by Union Pacific Railroad as #998 and #999) were never sold and were eventually scrapped. The "Centipedes" were essentially obsolete during production, unable to compete with the more advanced locomotive design and technology offered by EMD. Reliability was an ongoing problem, and as they were built one at a time (like steam locomotives) each one was a bit different in the placement of wiring and equipment, which complicated even routine maintenance. The PRR units were eventually derated and relegated to helper service. Most PRR and SAL units were scrapped by the early 1960s, while NdeM units lasted slightly longer and were in service until the late 1960s. No Centipedes have been preserved.

[@anythingandeverything1303]

Nice, just the video I wanted to see since I'm looking into purchasing these locomotives

[@UnionPacificAustralia]

Thanks for watching the video and your comment. They are very nice locos!

[@poindextersheelturn436]

I got those UP Centipede, they are beautiful in person.

[@UnionPacificAustralia]

Excellent! Thanks for watching and for your comment! All the best!

[@ALCO-C855-fan]

Recommendation: Make a new video with their trucks repainted in the classic UP silver for the bogies.

[@UnionPacificAustralia]

Good idea, I will explore this option. Thanks

[@ALCO-C855-fan]

@@UnionPacificAustralia That would be great. No silver on this beauty is kinda disrespectful to the UP and the most interesting machine in Baldwin history.^^

[@jugandoconenfoque]

Que belleza ese conjunto de Baldwin , son gigantes

[@UnionPacificAustralia]

Si muy de acuerdo! Muchas gracias por ver el video y el comentario!

[@MrBsHiawathalandRails]

Now those are really nice!

[@UnionPacificAustralia]

Thanks for watching the video and for your comment!

[@DynamicDuo795]

Love the horn.

[@UnionPacificAustralia]

Thanks for watching and for your comment!

[@Riogrande6400]

Yeah when the plastic is molded in a certain color it has a tendency to look odd compared to the body that uses paint to be the desired color. Pretty much all plastic hand rails that arn't painted has that problem. A little bit of weathering should fix it.

[@UnionPacificAustralia]

Thanks for watching and for your comment, this model is in our weathering list for the Australian summer break. All the best!

[@zorwick]

That "200mm" zoom close up looks really weird ;)

[@UnionPacificAustralia]

😂

[@DynamicDuo795]

This UP version isn't a fantasy scheme. They ordered a pair but canceled the order, and they ended up becoming the Baldwin demonstrators.

[@UnionPacificAustralia]

Thanks for watching and for sharing this information. Regards

[@Huntbk5]

U have no idea how to rewie it has a lot of detail 😮

[@UnionPacificAustralia]

Thanks for your comment and your feedback. I appreciate it.

[@ALCO-C855-fan]

You allow me to use a bit of footage for a video story? (My entire channel is for pure entertainment and good stories, no monetary crap + I give you a shoutout.)

[@UnionPacificAustralia]

Ok yes go ahead, please send me the link to video to watch it and to subscribe to your channel. Thanks

[@ALCO-C855-fan]

@@UnionPacificAustralia OH THANK YOU SIR!^^

[@ALCO-C855-fan]

@@UnionPacificAustralia REALLY? WOW!!! I'll get to work at once! Hurray to you! My entire channel is for entertaiment or realistic Thomas & Friends stories, including US locomotives. Hope you subscribe and like my train stuff. I'll shurely do that now for you.^^

[@UnionPacificAustralia]

@@ALCO-C855-fan happy to help!

[@UnionPacificAustralia]

@@ALCO-C855-fan of course, happy to watch new videos !

[@ALCO-C855-fan]

Pls. leave a reply on my question. I'd need it to get premission... Or any answer on my question at all. Thank you. ~Lexie

[@UnionPacificAustralia]

Yes sure, please go ahead Lexie. Thanks

[@ALCO-C855-fan]

@@UnionPacificAustralia WO-HOOOOO!!! Your reward: I'll play the UP song a great big rollin' railroad for you in this video!^^

[@UnionPacificAustralia]

@@ALCO-C855-fan all good!

[@ALCO-C855-fan]

@@UnionPacificAustralia Cool. If this video I make is successfu, could I use more stuff from the channel? (Mainly for what if scenarios and out of respect and honour to fallen and rare types.)