In 1956, the New Haven purchased the Roger Williams, a complete train set that consisted of Budd RDC cars with modifications for high-speed service into New York City. The push-pull style end cars both incorporated streamlined fronts and cabs, including full train control, while the four other cars were powered (like all RDCs) but lacked cabs or controls. The units also incorporated third rail electrical pickup shoes and small traction motors, allowing them to run into Grand Central Terminal under electric power. The interior and exterior styling was the work of noted architect Marcel Breuer.

• FIRST TIME AS A PLASTIC READY TO RUN MODEL - COMPLETE WITH SOUND AND FULL LIGHTING EFFECTS
• THE INNOVATIVE HIGH SPEED PASSENGER TRAIN CREATED BY BUDD FOR THE NEW HAVEN
• ICONIC PASSENGER TRAIN OF THE NORTHEAST WITH OVER 30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

HO Scale Roger Williams Features:

• Accurately designed from original blueprints
• Cab units features Rapido’s smooth, proven in-floor RDC drive system
• Intermediate cars are unpowered, but fully lit
• An insane level of underbody detail
• Separate grab irons and handrails installed at the factory
• Full interior detail
• MoPower capacitor for uninterrupted DCC power
• Suggested minimum radius: 22”