PART NUMBERS & ROADNAMES M.S.R.P.: $315.00

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.

Prototype Photo: The Model Railroad Club, Inc.  

All prices listed are M.S.R.P. (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price) and are subject to change.  The prices are for reference only and may not be accurate.  All prices in this catalog are subject to change without notice or updating of the individual web pages.  Products are not available at all times.  Please check with Aristo-Craft or your local dealer for current availability and prices on all items.

ALL FEATURES SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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