April 24, 2024
Kato N 166-0008 Jersey Central RDC-1 Rail Diesel Car
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Jersey Central #552 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. Like many other eastern railroads, the Central Railroad of New Jersey had no prior exposure to Budd's RDCs when it went out and made its first purchase. in 1954, four RDC-1s were delivered to be used in commuter service on the 35.6 mile Jersey City-Raritan line as well as for the 56.6 mile Jersey City-Hampton run. On weekends, the RDCs were used to run between Newark and Elizabethport, a 7.24 mile run. Before the introduction of the RDCs, the CNJ's locomotive power consisted of mostly steam, so these cars were a huge step up in cost effective passenger service. Features: N Scale DCC Ready (
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