Baldwin DR-12-8-1500/2 [SEP] manufacturer
Baldwin DR-12-8-1500/2
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 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
unit, with its upright, aggressive prow, also utilized the 2-D+D-2 wheel arrangement, but was to be powered with eight V8 diesel engines, though only four were actually installed. The lone unit was scrapped soon after production, and its running gear was used for the Baldwin "Centipede" demonstrator also numbered 6000.
External links.
- Baldwin DR-12-8-1500/2 (Centipede) Roster
- The Centipede, DR-12-8-3000 (American-Rails.com)