{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-ho-16838-budd-rdc-1-phase-1c-via-rail-canada-6113-dc-dcc-sound-equipped-341-95","title":"PREORDER Rapido HO 16838 Budd RDC-1 Phase 1c, VIA Rail Canada #6113 (DC\/DCC\/Sound Equipped)","description":"The Budd RDC-9 was introduced in 1956 for the Boston \u0026amp; Maine as a \"powered trailer\", designed for use with two regular RDCs in a three car consist. It was a motorized coach powered by a single motor and containing seating for 94 passengers. Lacking control cabs or end windows, it was not designed for independent operation but was controlled by controls in a coupled RDC.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany Budd RDCs would linger on into commuter services for various commuter agencies in the northeast. Some of these commuter operations would bundle the RDCs in sets of four or more cars, creating good-sized consists. (Or eleven for CP!) Other roads would operate them in pairs or even singles on lighter branchline routes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDo you run freight operations and question why you would need any RDCs? Well we should mention that MOST of these commuter operations ran over major freight routes. In fact, many of these runs would tie up freight operations daily in the AM and PM rush hours. You too can recreate dispatcher frustrations by running a set of commuter RDCs right out in front of a waiting freight train.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Rapido Trains HO scale RDC locomotive features:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccurately scaled from prototype blueprints\u003cbr\u003eRoadname-specific details including bell position, single or double rear headlights, with or without battery boxes behind cab, horns, CN or BCOL style ditch lights and more!\u003cbr\u003eAn insane level detail with air filters, many separate pipes and moulded traction motor cabling and air\/control pipe runs.\u003cbr\u003eOptional split cooling radiator for CN and BC versions. (Polybag Kit)\u003cbr\u003eHeavy, die-cast chassis with a powerful motor and dual flywheels\u003cbr\u003eOperating headlights, ditch lights and rear lights\u003cbr\u003eOperating factory-installed rock lights on BCR locomotives\u003cbr\u003eFully operational class lights\u003cbr\u003eOperating step lights and track inspection lights\u003cbr\u003eNewly tooled \u0026amp; accurate cab interior\u003cbr\u003eNewly tooled fuel tank and trucks\u003cbr\u003eSeparate grab irons and handrails installed at the factory\u003cbr\u003eDC\/Silent (DCC Ready) or DC\/DCC\/Sound (ESU LokSound) with twin sugar cube speakers\u003cbr\u003eFactory-installed couplers mounted at the correct height\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrototypically accurate versions including the RDC-9 - a first!\u003cbr\u003eLoads of roadname-specific details\u003cbr\u003eAccurate dimensions\u003cbr\u003eSeparate grab irons and handrails installed at the factory\u003cbr\u003eAccurate Trucks by version\u003cbr\u003eFull underbody detail\u003cbr\u003eLit numberboards and headlights\u003cbr\u003eRapido’s proven drive system\u003cbr\u003eDC\/Silent (21-pin DCC Ready) or DC\/DCC\/Sound options\u003cbr\u003eMacdonald Cartier magnetic couplers installed at the correct height","brand":"Rapido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42130697191506,"sku":"RPI-16838-PRE","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/3410\/2098\/files\/016838__54880.jpg?v=1756166383","url":"https:\/\/modeltrainstuff.com\/products\/preorder-rapido-ho-16838-budd-rdc-1-phase-1c-via-rail-canada-6113-dc-dcc-sound-equipped-341-95","provider":"Model Train Stuff","version":"1.0","type":"link"}