PREORDER Rapido N 516503 Budd RDC-1 Phase 1, Baltimore & Ohio (DCC and Sound) | 246.95

The Rapido Trains N Scale Budd RDC-1 is based on rail diesel carsintroduced in the late 1940s for operation on routes that could not justifylocomotive-hauled trains. The 85ft long self-propelled coaches, which werepowered by a pair of Detroit Diesel Series 110 engines, could be employedin single formation or coupled together with other examples - allcontrolled from In the United States, the Boston & Maine was the principaluser of these single-car units, but they were also an important part of therural lines and short-haul commuter passenger fleet of other railroadcompanies, including the Santa Fe, B&O, New Haven, NP, NYC, Reading, SP,and many others. Many later went on to Amtrak and various commuter agenciessuch as the Metro-North among others. RDCs can still be found in smallnumbers on scenic lines in both countries, as well as some In Canada, CNand CP rostered large numbers of RDCs, which later passed to VIA. The RDCserved branchlines from coast to coast and were a means of reducing thecosts of unprofitable local runs. They were also ubiquitous on themainline, often in multiple units of three, six or even 11 cars! CN's RDCscould be found across the country in early years and mainly in the Torontoarea in later years. Eager to cut costs, CP used the RDCs everywhere,especially in commuter service, the Maritimes, and on Vancouver Island. InVIA years, the RDC formed the backbone of shorter services in Quebec, theToronto area and the Maritimes, as well as in Alberta and BC. PGE and laterBCR used a fair number of RDCs in British Columbia right up The modelfeatures prototypically accurate details including phase I or II body typewith correct detailing, roadname-specific detailing, magnetic knucklecouplers, directional headlights and red markers. These units feature ahidden drive system and great interior detailing, allowing for maximumperformance and realism. This rail car comes equipped with a LokSound soundand DCC decoder. The Budd RDC-1 is part of the line of Rapido Trains N Scalelocomotives.