Dear HO Scale Modelers: Rapido has informed us all order for the RDC's must be in by Mar 6th 2016. We want to remind you to get your orders in now.

We also want you to know we will be giving all pre-orders a special 10% off on all units.

And we will match or beat all advertised prices offered by reputable authorized Canadian Rapido Dealers, between now and March 6th 2016.

You must place an order for any of these products NOW if you want

GUARANTEED DELIVERY

Aiming at creating a low operating cost alternative to a conventional passenger train, Budd introduced it's RDC models starting in 1949. Nearly 400 units were built over the next thirteen years, entering service with railroads worldwide. The RDC proved to be both reliable and effective in use and examples are still operated today.

Budd offered its RDC in five major variations. The RDC-1 contained coach seating only. The RDC-2 was a combination coach-baggage. The RDC-3 was a combination baggage-mail-coach. The RDC-9 was a trailing coach unit with no cab and only one motor. And the RDC-4 was a shorty RPO/baggage only.

Why is the Rapido RDC called the "Absolute" RDC? Because once you buy the Rapido RDC models, you'll never need to buy another one again!

Like so many other prototype locomotives, Canada's RDCs tended to be just a little bit different. The Rapido Canadian RDC models feature accurate Canuck modifications, such as the unusual headlight and number board assembly used on CN's Phase 1 units, as well as accurate Canadian horns and diaphragms.

The Rapido American RDC models feature numerous road name-specific details, including two different blister designs for the Phase 1 units; etched window safety grills; shop-built headlight assemblies; pilots or no pilots as appropriate; accurate interior colors for each road name; and diaphragms.

All of the RDCs feature full interiors; full underbody equipment; lit number boards, headlight and class lights; and the option of amazingly accurate sound.

Using the normal big motor housing on the Rapido RDC model was a no-go as Rapido  wanted to include their typcially very high level of interior and underbody details. The prototype RDC has two engine compartments under the floor. So Rapido has placed two small motors and flywheels in those engine compartments.

Rapido Budd RDC's feature Rapido's unique stainless steel finish developed after extensive testing. The end result is a top-secret method that includes spraying different specially-formulated finishes at specific temperatures to reach the warm, stainless feel of our final product. Prepare to be impressed.

The first production run comprises just RDC-1s. As it is, Rapido is announcing fewer than half the possible RDC-1 paint schemes. Even so, that is nearly 100 different models. So if you don't see your favourite (or favorite) scheme listed, please note It may be that your railroad did not have any RDC-1s, or just is not in the first run.

Rapido has quite a bit of information about the Budd RDC on their website, with more being added going forward. For now, modelers may wish to review the latest Telegraph HERE, or the specific RDC pages HERE.

The first release of this entirely new model is available in a variety of undecorated versions along with road numbers in many different schemes. Each is available in DCC Ready and DCC w/Sound versions.

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