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Jun 26, 2019 - HO Scale

Rapido - HO Scale - New Canadian RDC-1's

 

 

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Canadian Pacific RDC-2 #9104 leads a "short" CP consist of five RDCs.
Montreal-area RDC consists could be as large as 11 cars!
Peter Cox photo courtesy Mark Perry.
HO Scale – New Canadian RDC-1, RDC-2 and RDC-3!
 
We don't want all of our HO scale customers to feel left out, so we are pleased to announce those Canadian RDCs for which you've been bugging us... every day... sometimes twice a day... since we shipped the first run in 2016.
 
Yes, we are finally launching the Canadian RDC-2 and RDC-3 models, along with RDC-1 models we couldn't do last time around. If you are new to the RDC, it stands for Rail Diesel Car, and is a self-propelled passenger train built by Budd between 1949 and 1962. Click here to read our RDC Master Class. We own a real RDC. You can watch a video of our first run here.
 
The RDC-1 is an all-coach version. The RDC-2 is a combination coach and baggage. The RDC-3 is a combination coach, baggage and RPO (Railway Post Office), though in Canada many RDC-3s just had a second baggage area rather than a mail room.
Top: Phase 1 CP RDC-3. Photo courtesy John Eull.
Bottom: Phase 2 CN RDC-3. Photo courtesy Kaluza-Mueller Collection.
Note the different window size, pilot, headlight arrangement and roof shape.
These RDC-1s are different from last time!
As you've no doubt read in the Master Class just now, the RDC had a redesign by Budd in 1956, midway through production. Railfans and modellers call the later version the Phase 2 RDC while the earlier version is the Phase 1.
 
Because there are so many Canadian RDCs in both phases, we had to pick and choose which phase to do for each paint scheme in our first run. In this run of RDC-1 models, we are producing the "other" phase. For example, our first run of CN Noodle RDC-1s were all Phase 1. In this run they are Phase 2. The different phases operated together all the time.
Just look at that detail! If this thing were blown up to full size... it would work!
The Best RDC Model Ever!
Don't take our word for it. Use "the Google" and search for Rapido RDC review. You will see our models up close and personal. We were recently really proud when there was a thread about different RDC models on the Model Railroader forum and the universal consensus was to go with Rapido. That means a lot.
Our HO scale RDC features:
  • Accurate dimensions designed from 3D scans of the real things
  • Both Phase 1 and Phase 2 versions
  • Full interior! Motors are hidden under the floor.
  • All seats are separate castings.
  • Full underbody with separate piping and conduit and multiple AC compressor styles
  • Working interior lights, headlights, marker lights, number boards, and Gyralites. Interior lights and number boards can now be switched off.
  • Custom detailing to match each prototype paint scheme
  • Beautiful stainless steel finish
Unlettered Phase 1 RDC-3 and Phase 2 VIA RDC-2
Our Canadian RDC comes in the following paint schemes/versions. Phase 1 models are shown in green. This is the first time we are doing the CPR Maroon RDC with hockey mask ends. This scheme lasted on RDC-1 #9050 until 1980, well into VIA service!
RDC-1 - Coach
  • Canadian Pacific - Phase 1 - Maroon with Hockey Mask Ends
  • CP Rail - Phase 2 - Hockey Mask Ends
  • Canadian National - Phase 1 - Delivery Scheme
  • CN Noodle - Phase 2 - Black Window Band
  • VIA Rail Canada - Phase 2 - Original Scheme - Working Ditch Lights
RDC-2 - Coach-Baggage
  • Canadian Pacific - Phase 2 - Delivery Maroon with Striped Ends
  • CP Rail - Phase 2 - Hockey Mask Ends
  • Canadian National - Phase 2 - Delivery Scheme
  • CN Noodle - Phase 2 - Black Window Band
  • VIA Rail Canada - Phase 2 - Original Scheme - No Ditch Lights
RDC-3 - Coach-Baggage-RPO or Express
  • Canadian Pacific - Phase 1 - Delivery Maroon with Striped Ends
  • CP Rail - Phase 1 - Hockey Mask Ends
  • Canadian National - Phase 2 - Delivery Scheme
  • CN Noodle - Phase 2 - Black Window Band
  • VIA Rail Canada - Phase 2 - Original Scheme - No Ditch Lights
  • PGE - Phase 2 - Delivery Scheme
  • BCOL - Phase 2 - Two-Tone Green

 

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Order Due Date: October 7th, 2019

Anticipated Delivery Date: August 2020

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Product Details

Rapido - HO Scale - Budd Rail Diesel Car (RDC) - Phase 1B RDC-1 - DCC Ready - Unlettered - RE-RUN - Expected Release Date: 2020-06-01
224-16000A
 		$249.95
Rapido - HO Scale - Budd Rail Diesel Car (RDC) - Phase 2 RDC-1 - DCC Ready - Unlettered - RE-RUN - Expected Release Date: 2020-06-01
224-16000C
 		$249.95
Rapido - HO Scale - Budd Rail Diesel Car (RDC) - Phase 2 RDC 1 - DCC Ready - Painted - Unlettered w/Ditch Lights - Expected Release Date: 2020-06-01
224-16000E
 		$249.95
Rapido - HO Scale - Budd Rail Diesel Car (RDC) - Phase 1b RDC-1 - DCC Ready - Canadian Pacific (CP) #9050 - Silver/Maroon w/Hockey Mask - Expected Release Date: 2020-10-01
224-16201
 		$249.95
Rapido - HO Scale - Budd Rail Diesel Car (RDC) - Phase 1c RDC-1 - DCC Ready - Canadian Pacific (CP) #9053 - Silver/Maroon w/Hockey Mask - Expected Release Date: 2020-10-01
224-16202
 		$249.95
Rapido - HO Scale - Budd Rail Diesel Car (RDC) - Phase 1c RDC-1 - DCC Ready - Canadian Pacific (CP) #9055 - Silver/Maroon w/Hockey Mask - Expected Release Date: 2020-10-01
224-16203
 		$249.95
Rapido - HO Scale - Budd Rail Diesel Car (RDC) - Phase 1c RDC-1 - DCC Ready - Canadian Pacific (CP) No # - Silver/Maroon w/Hockey Mask - Expected Release Date: 2020-10-01
224-16204
 		$249.95
Rapido - HO Scale - Budd Rail Diesel Car (RDC) - Phase 2 RDC-1 - DCC Ready - Canadian Pacific (CP) #9062 - Silver/Action Red w/Hockey Mask - Expected Release Date: 2020-10-01
224-16205
 		$249.95
Rapido - HO Scale - Budd Rail Diesel Car (RDC) - Phase 2 RDC-1 - DCC Ready - Canadian Pacific (CP) #9068 - Silver/Action Red w/Hockey Mask - Expected Release Date: 2020-10-01
224-16206
 		$249.95
Rapido - HO Scale - Budd Rail Diesel Car (RDC) - Phase 2 RDC-1 - DCC Ready - Canadian Pacific (CP) #9071 - Silver/Action Red w/Hockey Mask - Expected Release Date: 2020-10-01
224-16207
 		$249.95
Rapido - HO Scale - Budd Rail Diesel Car (RDC) - Phase 2 RDC-1 - DCC Ready - Canadian Pacific (CP) No # - Silver/Action Red w/Hockey Mask - Expected Release Date: 2020-10-01
224-16208
 		$249.95
Rapido - HO Scale - Budd Rail Diesel Car (RDC) - Phase 1b RDC-1 - DCC Ready - Canadian National (CN) #D-100 - Silver/Blue/Yellow - As Delivered Scheme - Expected Release Date: 2020-10-01
224-16209
 		$249.95
Rapido - HO Scale - Budd Rail Diesel Car (RDC) - Phase 1b RDC-1 - DCC Ready - Canadian National (CN) #D-101 - Silver/Blue/Yellow - As Delivered Scheme - Expected Release Date: 2020-10-01
224-16210
 		$249.95
Rapido - HO Scale - Budd Rail Diesel Car (RDC) - Phase 2 RDC-1 - DCC Ready - Canadian National (CN) #6104 - Silver/Black w/Wet Noodle (Special Unit with Light Grey Letter Board Stripe) - Expected Release Date: 2020-10-01
224-16211
 		$249.95
Rapido - HO Scale - Budd Rail Diesel Car (RDC) - Phase 2 RDC-1 - DCC Ready - Canadian National (CN) #6106 - Silver/Black w/Wet Noodle - Expected Release Date: 2020-10-01
224-16212
 		$249.95
Rapido - HO Scale - Budd Rail Diesel Car (RDC) - Phase 2 RDC-1 - DCC Ready - Canadian National (CN) No # - Silver/Black w/Wet Noodle - Expected Release Date: 2020-10-01
224-16213
 		$249.95
Rapido - HO Scale - Budd Rail Diesel Car (RDC) - Phase 2 RDC-1 - DCC Ready - Via Rail (VIA) #6123 - Silver/Blue/Yellow w/Ditch Lights - Expected Release Date: 2020-10-01
224-16214
 		$249.95
Rapido - HO Scale - Budd Rail Diesel Car (RDC) - Phase 2 RDC-1 - DCC Ready - Via Rail (VIA) #6134 - Silver/Blue/Yellow w/Ditch Lights - Expected Release Date: 2020-10-01
224-16215
 		$249.95
Rapido - HO Scale - Budd Rail Diesel Car (RDC) - Phase 2 RDC-1 - DCC Ready - Via Rail (VIA) #6136 - Silver/Blue/Yellow w/Ditch Lights - Expected Release Date: 2020-10-01
224-16216
 		$249.95
Rapido - HO Scale - Budd Rail Diesel Car (RDC) - Phase 2 RDC-1 - DCC Ready - Via Rail (VIA) No # - Silver/Blue/Yellow w/Ditch Lights - Expected Release Date: 2020-10-01
224-16217
 		$249.95
Rapido - HO Scale - Budd Rail Diesel Car (RDC) - Phase 1b RDC-1 - DCC w/Sound - Canadian Pacific (CP) #9050 - Silver/Maroon w/Hockey Mask - Expected Release Date: 2020-06-01
224-16701
 		$359.95
Rapido - HO Scale - Budd Rail Diesel Car (RDC) - Phase 1b RDC-1 - DCC w/Sound - Canadian Pacific (CP) #9053 - Silver/Maroon w/Hockey Mask - Expected Release Date: 2020-06-01
224-16702
 		$359.95
Rapido - HO Scale - Budd Rail Diesel Car (RDC) - Phase 1b RDC-1 - DCC w/Sound- Canadian Pacific (CP) #9055 - Silver/Maroon w/Hockey Mask - Expected Release Date: 2020-06-01
224-16703
 		$359.95
Rapido - HO Scale - Budd Rail Diesel Car (RDC) - Phase 1b RDC-1 - DCC w/Sound - Canadian Pacific (CP) No # - Silver/Maroon w/Hockey Mask - Expected Release Date: 2020-06-01
224-16704
 		$359.95
Rapido - HO Scale - Budd Rail Diesel Car (RDC) - Phase 2 RDC-1 - DCC w/Sound - Canadian Pacific (CP) #9062 - Silver/Action Red w/Hockey Mask - Expected Release Date: 2020-06-01
224-16705
 		$359.95
Rapido - HO Scale - Budd Rail Diesel Car (RDC) - Phase 2 RDC-1 - DCC w/Sound - Canadian Pacific (CP) #9068 - Silver/Action Red w/Hockey Mask - Expected Release Date: 2020-06-01
224-16706
 		$359.95
Rapido - HO Scale - Budd Rail Diesel Car (RDC) - Phase 2 RDC-1 - DCC w/Sound - Canadian Pacific (CP) #9071 - Silver/Action Red w/Hockey Mask - Expected Release Date: 2020-06-01
224-16707
 		$359.95
Rapido - HO Scale - Budd Rail Diesel Car (RDC) - Phase 2 RDC-1 - DCC w/Sound - Canadian Pacific (CP) No # - Silver/Action Red w/Hockey Mask - Expected Release Date: 2020-06-01
224-16708
 		$359.95
Rapido - HO Scale - Budd Rail Diesel Car (RDC) - Phase 1b RDC-1 - DCC w/Sound - Canadian National (CN) #D-100 - Silver/Green/Yellow - As Delivered - Expected Release Date: 2020-06-01
224-16709
 		$359.95
Rapido - HO Scale - Budd Rail Diesel Car (RDC) - Phase 1b RDC-1 - DCC w/Sound - Canadian National (CN) #D-101 - Silver/Green/Yellow - As Delivered - Expected Release Date: 2020-06-01
224-16710
 		$359.95
Rapido - HO Scale - Budd Rail Diesel Car (RDC) - Phase 2 RDC-1 - DCC w/Sound - Canadian National (CN) #6104 - Silver/Black w/Wet Noodle (Special Unit with Light Grey Board Stripe) - Expected Release Date: 2020-06-01
224-16711
 		$359.95
Rapido - HO Scale - Budd Rail Diesel Car (RDC) - Phase 2 RDC-1 - DCC w/Sound - Canadian National (CN) #6106 - Silver/Black w/Wet Noodle - Expected Release Date: 2020-06-01
224-16712
 		$359.95
Rapido - HO Scale - Budd Rail Diesel Car (RDC) - Phase 2 RDC-1 - DCC w/sound- Canadian National (CN) No # - Silver/Black w/Wet Noodle - Expected Release Date: 2020-06-01
224-16713
 		$359.95
Rapido - HO Scale - Budd Rail Diesel Car (RDC) - Phase 2 RDC-1 - DCC w/Sound - Via Rail (VIA) #6123 - Silver/Blue/Yellow w/Ditch Lights - Expected Release Date: 2020-06-01
224-16714
 		$359.95
Rapido - HO Scale - Budd Rail Diesel Car (RDC) - Phase 2 RDC-1 - DCC w/Sound- Via Rail (VIA) #6134 - Silver/Blue/Yellow w/Ditch Lights - Expected Release Date: 2020-06-01
224-16715
 		$359.95
Rapido - HO Scale - Budd Rail Diesel Car (RDC) - Phase 2 RDC-1 - DCC w/Sound - Via Rail (VIA) #6136 - Silver/Blue/Yellow w/Ditch Lights - Expected Release Date: 2020-06-01
224-16716
 		$359.95
Rapido - HO Scale - Budd Rail Diesel Car (RDC) - Phase 2 RDC-1 - DCC w/Sound - Via Rail (VIA) No # - Silver/Blue/Yellow w/Ditch Lights - Expected Release Date: 2020-06-01
224-16717
 		$359.95

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