[PREORDER] Rapido 516566 N Budd RDC-3 (Ph. 1) New York Central #M-499 DCC/Sound

Rapido's pre-order period for this item has closed, but we still have limited allocation available! Pre-order now to claim this item. Expected delivery Late Spring 2027.

RDC-2 and RDC-3 Features:

• Designed from original blueprints and field measurements
• Accurate Phase 1 and Phase 2 body details
• Both fabricated and cast trucks, as appropriate
• Single-motor, all-wheel drive for unparalleled reliability
• All-wheel electrical pickup
• Directional headlights and red marker lights
• Flicker-free interior lighting
• Tinted windows and fully detailed interiors
• Factory-installed couplers mounted at the correct height
• MoPower capacitor system for uninterrupted DCC power
• DC/Silent (DCC Ready) or DC/DCC/Sound (ESU LokSound)

Our first N RDC production run focused on the RDC-1, which was built with coach seating throughout. The RDC-2 and RDC-3 versions include compartments for baggage and/or mail.  The nifty N scale RDC-2 and RDC-3 models will be produced in both Phase 1 and 2 variations. These “railfan” terms were never actually used by Budd, but they neatly describe the major differences between the early style of RDCs delivered between 1949 and 1956 and the “new look” RDCs built between 1956 and 1962.

The Rapido N scale RDC is designed from the ground up based on the success of our RDC-1, as well as feedback from the N scale community on what they look for in a model. These units feature a hidden drive system and exceptional interior detailing, allowing for maximum performance and realism!

PREORDER INFORMATION

This is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.

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