by modorney
Budd produced RDC's in five styles - RDC1, 2, 3, 4 and 9
The RDC 9 was a later design - one engine and no controls (other than hostling).
Were there ever RDC 5, 6 , 7 and 8? Any proposals, marketing brochures?
(I understand the term "RDC5" has been variously applied to both homemade - non Budd - versions, and the RDC9)
I have not seen the two RDC books in years -
http://www.amazon.com/Rdc-Budd-Rail-Die ... 931&sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.com/Budd-car-story-Ch ... 31&sr=1-12
But they may mention the variations?
I seem to remember vague mentions of railroads wanting something with sleeping facilities, as well as a simple kitchen and dining area. The food part would be split between two cars, and the rest of the two cars would be sleeping accomodations. But that's an old, vague memory.
cheers,
Mike O
The RDC 9 was a later design - one engine and no controls (other than hostling).
Were there ever RDC 5, 6 , 7 and 8? Any proposals, marketing brochures?
(I understand the term "RDC5" has been variously applied to both homemade - non Budd - versions, and the RDC9)
I have not seen the two RDC books in years -
http://www.amazon.com/Rdc-Budd-Rail-Die ... 931&sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.com/Budd-car-story-Ch ... 31&sr=1-12
But they may mention the variations?
I seem to remember vague mentions of railroads wanting something with sleeping facilities, as well as a simple kitchen and dining area. The food part would be split between two cars, and the rest of the two cars would be sleeping accomodations. But that's an old, vague memory.
cheers,
Mike O