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PART NUMBERS & ROADNAMES
22800 RDC-1 UNDECORATED
22801 RDC-1 PENNSYLVANIA-READING-SEASHORE LINE (PRSL)
22803 RDC-1 BALTIMORE & OHIO (B&O)
22804 RDC-1 CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN (C&NW)
22805 RDC-1 AMTRAK (AMT)
22810 RDC-1 SANTA FE (ATSF)
Not all photos available
Photos are for reference only.
Actual colors and placement of lettering and painting may vary from appearance
in Photo
RDC-1 (ART-22800 Series) Features:
- Extruded aluminum fluted sides
- 2 axle ball bearing power truck
- Reversing headlights & marker lights
- Lighted interior
- Detailed underframe
- Sound ready
- Realistic painting, lettering, and numbering
- Clear plastic and tinted windows
- Operating AAR knuckle couplers
- Solid metal grab irons
- Modular electrical connections and car body
ALL FEATURES SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
MINIMUM OF 8 FOOT DIAMETER CURVES REQUIRED
Model Information:
Do you have a passenger operation on your G-scale railroad that is not quite
large enough to justify locomotive hauled trains? Do you wish to free your
locomotives from commuter service so they can run on your crack passenger
trains on your G-scale empire? Aristo-Craft has the solution to your problem.
The RDC-1 is perfect for passenger operations where the traffic density
is to large for the Aristo-Craft Doodlebug yet to small to tie up your Aristo-Craft
streamliners and heavyweights that are needed for your named passenger trains.
Our finely crafted RDC-1 is based on plans of the Rail Diesel Car built
by the Budd Company during the 1950's. Our superbly detailed model includes
our new 2 axle ball bearing power truck, working headlight and marker lights,
lit interior, detailed underframe, and extruded aluminum fluted sides. Our
RDC-1 is sure to be a fine addition to any G-Scale layout.
Prototype Information:
The Rail Diesel Car (RDC) was built by the Budd Company during the 1950's.
Each RDC was self propelled with diesel engines slung under the car body
cooled by large radiators on the roof. The RDC served the needs of commuter
passenger operations where traffic was significant yet not great enough
to justify locomotive hauled trains. With a control stand on each end, RDC's
ran individually, in pairs, or in groups of three or more. Budd produced
several different versions of the RDC including one with a large baggage
door and compartment. All Budd RDC's where similar in appearance to Budd's
streamlined passenger cars except for a control stand at each end and the
distinctive radiator blister on the roof. The Budd RDC can be still be found
in operation on tourist lines and on some regional commuter railroads, including
Cape May Seashore Lines and On-Track in Syracuse NY.
Prototype Photo: The Model Railroad Club, Inc.
ALL FEATURES SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Aristo-Craft Trains and Crest Hobby Electronics are trademarks of Polk's
Model Craft Hobbies Inc.