by Rockingham Racer
I was up in Dallas recently. Happened to spot a Trinity Rail Express midday train with RDCs in MU operation.
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Tim Mullins wrote:After watching some of the videos, I can't believe how good those Budd Cars look and to think,some are Ex. B&M!!They look so good because they were completely refurbished from their shells back in the 90s.
I don't know why the MBTA just didn't have them rebuilt instead of running empty coach trains around all day.
FCM2829 wrote:Are they back operating on the TRE? Or are they operating in Denton County?The RDCs are no longer operating in Denton County since they have received and placed all their Stadler GTWs into service. DART wasn't leasing them to DCTA cheaply.
electricron wrote:The RDCs are available for service for the TRE, although I'm not sure if the TRE actually uses them regularly.TriMet (operator of WES Commuter Rail in Oregon) is looking to buy two of TRE's RDCs.
wigwagfan wrote:The TRE is presently trying to sell 11 of the 13 RDCs it owns, and isn't planning on using any of them in the future. Reasons stated are difficulties finding spare parts and lack of space in the cabs to install PTC equipment racks.electricron wrote:The RDCs are available for service for the TRE, although I'm not sure if the TRE actually uses them regularly.TriMet (operator of WES Commuter Rail in Oregon) is looking to buy two of TRE's RDCs.
I'm not sure why.