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Kato Rail Diesel Cars

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General Information about Rail Diesel Cars (RDC)

Commonly known as the "RDC," the motorized Rail Diesel Car generally operated in rural areas where ridership and mail/parcel transport were too low for regular passenger train service.
When first introduced, the RDC was also proclaimed to be the savior of branch line and suburban service. It was heavily used as a commuter service workhorse (and still is currently in some locations!).
The Budd Company rolled out the first RDC in the fall of 1949, a single RDC-1 "Budd Demonstrator." Hundreds more would eventually follow for service to railroads throughout North America and around the world (including South America, Australia, Saudi Arabia and even Cuba!)
Oddly enough, it was Budd's experience in the production of small yet powerful diesel engines for WWII tanks that eventually lead to the birth of the RDC.
The RDC utilized two compact motors mounted under the car's floor to drive one axle on each truck.
Capable of being operated by a motorman from either end of the car, these units could be used independently or combined to create a two- or three-unit consist.
A review of the Budd roster reveals that many RDC cars were operated well into the 1970's and early 1980's, with a small number still in service today!

Four standardized designs were created
to reduce the time and expense of custom production

*RDC-1 was strictly passenger-oriented, containing 90 coach seats.The
* RDC-2 contained 71 seats and a separate baggage area.The
* RDC-3 combined a Railway Post Office with a baggage compartment and 49 seats.The
* RDC-4 was a self-contained RPO-Express car.

Modeling era: 1949 to late 1970's/early 1980's, although present day modeling would also be suitable. (Five decades of modeling possibility!!!)

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Budd Rail Diesel Cars

This is the first production of North American Rail Diesel Cars by KATO.
Kato is the first to produce and RDC-4 in N scale! The RPO-Express unit has a shorter length mechanism than the 1~3 styles.
ALL models are motorized.
All units have "golden glow" LED directional headlight, reminiscent of the actual cars.
All models will be equipped with body-mount, FULLY-AUTOMATIC KATO knuckle couplers.
Interior of model can be lighted with the optional installation of #11-204 Light Set (sold separately).
High level of craftsmanship and precision detail, particularly to underfloor body component. Window frame detail to be same as on recent Corrugated Passenger Cars. Please note, though, that the side windows will be trimmed in black while the operator's cab window is outlined in silver, just as it is on the prototype since the operator's is a "drop-down" window.

While these models should be capable of operating on a 9-3/4" radius curve, it is recommended they be run on curves no smaller than an 11" radius to prevent the appearance of unrealistic overhang and occurrance of premature uncoupling.

Part #: KAT-106-01C Rock Island - 15th Anniversary Offer! - Consists of (1) Budd RDC Railcar and an oval of UNITRACK. Oval of track is approximately 2' X 4', with an 11" radius curve.
ONLY ONE LEFT!!

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Part #: KAT-166-0000-1 Boston & Maine "Minute Man" - Road #: 6211 - Budd RDC

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The Boston and Maine was the largest single purchaser of Budd Rail Diesel Cars, putting them into service on nearly all of their passenger lines to replace aging wooden cars and steam locomotives in the late 50's. The B&M's fleet of RDC's (more than 70 in total) wore the B&M's distinctive "Minute man" logo between the years of 1955 and 1957. After 1957, the RDC's were updated with a more modern squared-off blue-and-white B&M logo that was called the "McGinnis" scheme.

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