PREORDER Rapido HO 16847 Budd RDC-9 Phase 2, VIA Rail #6217 (DCC & Sound Equipped)

Description

The Rapido Trains HO scale RDC locomotive features:

Accurately scaled from prototype blueprintsAccurately scaled from prototype blueprints
Roadname-specific details including bell position, single or double rear headlights, with or without battery boxes behind cab, horns, CN or BCOL style ditch lights and more!Roadname-specific details including bell position, single or double rear headlights, with or without battery boxes behind cab, horns, CN or BCOL style ditch lights and more!
An insane level detail with air filters, many separate pipes and moulded traction motor cabling and air/control pipe runs.An insane level detail with air filters, many separate pipes and moulded traction motor cabling and air/control pipe runs.
Optional split cooling radiator for CN and BC versions. (Polybag Kit)Optional split cooling radiator for CN and BC versions. (Polybag Kit)
Heavy, die-cast chassis with a powerful motor and dual flywheelsHeavy, die-cast chassis with a powerful motor and dual flywheels
Operating headlights, ditch lights and rear lightsOperating headlights, ditch lights and rear lights
Operating factory-installed rock lights on BCR locomotivesOperating factory-installed rock lights on BCR locomotives
Fully operational class lightsFully operational class lights
Operating step lights and track inspection lightsOperating step lights and track inspection lights
Newly tooled & accurate cab interiorNewly tooled & accurate cab interior
Newly tooled fuel tank and trucksNewly tooled fuel tank and trucks
Separate grab irons and handrails installed at the factorySeparate grab irons and handrails installed at the factory
DC/Silent (DCC Ready) or DC/DCC/Sound (ESU LokSound) with twin sugar cube speakersDC/Silent (DCC Ready) or DC/DCC/Sound (ESU LokSound) with twin sugar cube speakers
Factory-installed couplers mounted at the correct heightFactory-installed couplers mounted at the correct height

The Rapido VIA Rail 6105, 6217 and 6219 feature all of these, plus:The Rapido VIA Rail 6105, 6217 and 6219 feature all of these, plus:

6105 — RDC-16105 — RDC-1
6217 and 6219 — RDC-26217 and 6219 — RDC-2
Many 2010 rebuild details such as e-bell, blanked-out windows, modified ends, different steps and much moreMany 2010 rebuild details such as e-bell, blanked-out windows, modified ends, different steps and much more
Operating VIA-style xenon light and ditch lightsOperating VIA-style xenon light and ditch lights

Prototypically accurate versions including the RDC-9 – a first!Prototypically accurate versions including the RDC-9 – a first!
Loads of roadname-specific detailsLoads of roadname-specific details
Accurate dimensionsAccurate dimensions
Separate grab irons and handrails installed at the factorySeparate grab irons and handrails installed at the factory
Accurate Trucks by versionAccurate Trucks by version
Full underbody detailFull underbody detail
Lit numberboards and headlightsLit numberboards and headlights
Rapido ’s proven drive systemRapido ’s proven drive system
DC/Silent (21-pin DCC Ready) or DC/DCC/Sound optionsDC/Silent (21-pin DCC Ready) or DC/DCC/Sound options
Macdonald Cartier magnetic couplers installed at the correct heightMacdonald Cartier magnetic couplers installed at the correct height