Budd RDC-1 Phase 2 - Standard DC -- BC Rail (silver, blue)

The Rapido Trains N Scale Budd RDC-1 is based on rail diesel cars introduced in the late 1940s for operation on routes that could not justify locomotive-hauled trains. The 85ft long self-propelled coaches, which were powered by a pair of Detroit Diesel Series 110 engines, could be employed in single formation or coupled together with other examples - all controlled from In the United States, the Boston & Maine was the principal user of these single-car units, but they were also an important part of the rural lines and short-haul commuter passenger fleet of other railroad companies, including the Santa Fe, B&O, New Haven, NP, NYC, Reading, SP, and many others. Many later went on to Amtrak and various commuter agencies such as the Metro-North among others. RDCs can still be found in small numbers on scenic lines in both countries, as well as some In Canada, CN and CP rostered large numbers of RDCs, which later passed to VIA. The RDC served branchlines from coast to coast and were a means