HO (1:87th)- Budd RDC-1 Phase 2 Track Evaluation – Sound and DCC — Canadian National CN #1501 [Rapido Trains 606-016845] ***Deposit for pre-order***

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MSRP: $439.95Can – Pre-order now for only $20.00Can and reserve yours. Pay the balance* only when item is available.  Very limited quantity available.  “First come, first serve – Do Not wait!”   

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Budd RDC-1 Phase 2 Track Evaluation – Sound and DCC
Rapido Trains Inc #16845
UPC:

Canadian National #1501 (stainless, red, white, Noodle Logo)
Walthers Part # 606-16845
HO scale (1:87th)
IF you prefer a DC/Silent version e-mail-me or write it in the notes when you reserve, I’ll make sure you have that version (If reserved soon enough) of 606-016345.

The Budd RDC-9 was introduced in 1956 for the Boston & Maine as a “powered trailer”, designed for use with two regular RDCs in a three car consist. It was a motorized coach powered by a single motor and containing seating for 94 passengers. Lacking control cabs or end windows, it was not designed for independent operation but was controlled by controls in a coupled RDC.

Many Budd RDCs would linger on into commuter services for various commuter agencies in the northeast. Some of these commuter operations would bundle the RDCs in sets of four or more cars, creating good-sized consists. (Or eleven for CP!) Other roads would operate them in pairs or even singles on lighter branchline routes.

Do you run freight operations and question why you would need any RDCs? Well we should mention that MOST of these commuter operations ran over major freight routes. In fact, many of these runs would tie up freight operations daily in the AM and PM rush hours. You too can recreate dispatcher frustrations by running a set of commuter RDCs right out in front of a waiting freight train.

The Rapido Trains HO scale RDC locomotive features:

• Accurately scaled from prototype blueprints
• Roadname-specific details including bell position, single or double rear headlights, with or without battery boxes behind cab, horns, CN or BCOL style ditch lights and more!
• An insane level detail with air filters, many separate pipes and moulded traction motor cabling and air/control pipe runs.
• Optional split cooling radiator for CN and BC versions. (Polybag Kit)
• Heavy, die-cast chassis with a powerful motor and dual flywheels
• Operating headlights, ditch lights and rear lights
• Operating factory-installed rock lights on BCR locomotives
• Fully operational class lights
• Operating step lights and track inspection lights
• Newly tooled & accurate cab interior
• Newly tooled fuel tank and trucks
• Separate grab irons and handrails installed at the factory
• DC/Silent (DCC Ready) or DC/DCC/Sound (ESU LokSound) with twin sugar cube speakers
• Factory-installed couplers mounted at the correct height

  The Rapido VIA Rail 6105, 6217 and 6219 feature all of these, plus:

• 6105 — RDC-1
• 6217 and 6219 — RDC-2
• Many 2010 rebuild details such as e-bell, blanked-out windows, modified ends, different steps and much more
• Operating VIA-style xenon light and ditch lights

The CN 1501 is one of our most popular RDCs so far. It’s packed full of unique details, lights and lasers! LASERS! To see them, watch the newest sample video.

CN 1501 began life as an RDC-1, numbered D-108, in passenger service. In 1978, all remaining CN RDCs were sold to VIA Rail, where 6108 kept its number until its 1990 retirement and eventual sale to CN in 2007. By then CN had a desire to create a “Rail Geometry Vehicle” for testing rail on their network. CN repurchased 6108 and extensively rebuilt it with all sorts of track analyzing equipment, including lasers that point at the rails.

In 2008, this RDC emerged as CN 15016, with a striking paint scheme, but for the most part kept its original appearance. CN renumbered the car to 1501 to avoid data issues with their network computer systems for dispatching.

And now for the features of CN 1501:

• Rapido’s acclaimed “stainless steel” finish
• Correct CN-rebuilt sides and ends
• Working LED headlights and ditch lights
• Working Strobes!
• Working Inspection Lights!
• WORKING LASERS!!!!
• Cast truck sideframes
• Separate grab irons and side mirrors
• Etched-metal roof grills and fan covers
• Lit number boards and marker lights
• Amazing RDC engine sounds
• Correct P5 horn and E-bell