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Rapido - HO Scale - Budd Rail Diesel Car (RDC) - Phase 1B RDC-1 - DCC Ready - Canadian Pacific (CP) - Unnumbered - Gray/Action Red CP Rail Scheme (SKU 224-16025)

Available On: December 1, 2016

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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.

Features:

  • Accurate Phase 1 and Phase 2 details and fluting as per prototype
  • Correct Phase 1b, Phase 1c and Phase 2 roof blisters as per prototype
  • Rapido's acclaimed "stainless steel" finish
  • Full interior detail with constant lighting
  • Two five-pole, skew-wound motors hidden in the actual engine bays
  • Crazy amount of underbody detail
  • Separate underframe piping and conduit
  • Lit number boards and class lights
  • Optional working front door Mars light, if appropriate (two included in the box)
  • Fabricated or cast truck sideframes, as appropriate
  • All wheels powered (even though that wasn't the case on the prototype)
  • Separate grab irons and front door chains
  • Etched-metal roof grills and fan covers
  • Wrap-around nose fluting, if appropriate
  • Separate diaphragms, if appropriate
  • Loads of roadname-specific details
  • DC Silent or DC/DCC/Sound versions






$225.00 CDN