Budd RDC-1
(Standard DC)

Chicago & Eastern Illinois  No. 16052

Absolute RDC!

Rapido's American RDC models feature numerous roadname-specific details, including two different blister designs for the Phase 1 units, etched window safety grills, shop-built headlight assemblies, pilots or no pilots as appropriate, accurate interior colors for each roadname, and diaphragms.

Most importantly, all of these RDCs feature full interiors, full underbody equipment, lit numberboards, headlight and class lights.

• Accurate Phase 1 and Phase 2 details and fluting
• Correct Phase 1b, Phase 1c and Phase 2 roof blisters
• Numerous American and Canadian paint schemes
• "Stainless steel" finish
• Full interior detail with constant lighting
• Two five-pole, skew-wound motors hidden in the actual engine bays
• Elaborate underbody detailSeparate underframe piping and conduit
• Lit number boards and class lights
• Optional working front door Mars light, if appropriate
• Fabricated or cast truck sideframes, as appropriate
• All wheels powered
• Separate grab irons and front door chains
• Etched-metal roof grills and fan covers
• Wrap-around nose fluting, if appropriate
• Separate diaphragms, if appropriate
• Loads of roadname-specific details

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