Kato N 166-0003 Canadian National RDC-1 Rail Diesel Car

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Canadian National Budd RDC-1 (Rail Diesel Car) Ask about our COMBINED SHIPPING rates! Commonly known as the "RDC," the motorized Rail Diesel Car generally operated in rural areas where ridership and mail/parcel transport were too low for regular passenger train service. When first introduced, the RDC was proclaimed to be the savior of branch line and suburban service. It was heavily used as a commuter service workhorse (and still is currently in some locations!). Capable of being operated by a motorman from either end of the car, these units could be used independently or combined into a multi-unit consist. There are four types of RDC, each with a noticably different car body. The RDC-1 is a Passenger-only RDC with 90 passenger capacity. During its travels, Budd's RDC-1 demonstrator made an appearance on the CN's Montreal-Quebec line. It evidently impressed the managers of the Canadian National significantly because later in 1953, the CN placed an order for its first RDC-3, intended to handle a daily 114 mile round trip run between newcastle and Fredericton, New Brunswick. Later in 1954, the CN purchased a RDC-1 and RDC-4 to run as a pair for the 115 mile run between Levis and Riviere du Loup, Quebec. These were sufficiently popular that the CN ordered more shortly after. The CN RDCs, known as "Railiners" were extremely popular and by the time Via Rail took over passenger services, the CN had an impressive fleet of RDCs. Features: N Scale DCC Ready (Digitrax DN143K2 Decoder - Drop-in Ready) Powerful Motor Hidden Motor Interior Seat Back Detailing Directional LED Headlights Magnetic Knuckle Couplers Interior Illumination Available Separately (Kato Kits: 11-204, 11-206, 11-209, or 11-210) Kato UniTrack Available Separately (Ask about excellent COMBINED SHIPPING Rates!) Finescale Detailing! Contact Information: All communications regarding an eBay transaction must take place through eBay messaging. We will not answer emails outside of the eBay messaging system regarding eBay transactions. This is to ensure the best customer service experience possible and to protect both the buyer and seller. You can also reach our Customer Service Department at with any questions. Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 10 AM. to 6 PM. est. Saturday: 1 PM. to 6 PM. est. We are closed on Sundays and Federal Holidays. Combined Shipping Rates: We offer great Combined Shipping rates. To ensure you receive the best possible combined shipping rate please request an invoice prior to completing checkout. Not all items are eligible for combined shipping rates and will be noted in their listings. Shipping In Transit Times: Please note that USPS shipping services have estimated delivery dates and are not guaranteed delivery dates. USPS tracking is through Delivery Confirmation Numbers. The Post Office does not guarantee in transit tracking for these numbers, only a final delivery scan. If you want guaranteed in transit tracking, please choose a UPS shipping method. We cannot control delays due to shipping companies and inclement weather. If you need a guaranteed delivery date, please ask us about available UPS shipping services. The following estimated in transit times do not include our handling time, weekends or postal holidays: 1st Class Mail: Estimated in transit time is 4-7 business days. Priority Mail: Estimated in transit time is 2-4 business days. Express Mail: Estimated in transit time is 1-2 business days. UPS Ground: Guaranteed in transit time of 1-6 business days, dependent on zip code. 1st Class Mail International: Estimated in transit time is 2-4 weeks. Priority Mail International: Estimated in transit time is 6-10 business days. Handling Time: Orders are guaranteed to ship within 2-4 business days of payment. Many orders ship quicker. Special Order items will ship 1-2 weeks after payment has been received; these items will be noted in the listing description. Domestic Shipping Policies: To ensure the best... read more

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