S-Gauge RDC

[Hudson322]

Are there any S-Gauge RDC out there?  Can't seem to locate one.  Did Gilbert Or Lionel ever make one for S-Gauge? 

[Major]

Nothing was ever officially made.  I have seen individuals convert Flyer passenger cars into  a RDC using a diesel motor truck for power.

[Hudson322]

Thanks.  Know where I can find plans on how to do this? 

[AF1963]

Sorry to intrude but what is an RDC?

[arkady]

AF1963

Sorry to intrude but what is an RDC?

 

Rail Diesel Car.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Budd_Rail_Diesel_Car

 

[Hudson322]

Your not intruding one bit.  All replys are welcomed. 

[Major]

I have never see plans, but have seen photos.  I know that they use a power and unpowered truck from an ALCO diesel to replace the exsisting trucks on  a streamline coach car, enlarging the truck openings towards the center of the car.  How everything else was modified I could only venture a guess at.  I'll check to see where I saw the picture so I can post it or send the info to you.

[Bob Keller]

A number of years back (mid-late 90s) a company called Pennsylvania Heritage Models offered an RDC car. I believe it had a resin shell and a single motor. I never saw it at CTT, but if you have access to old back issues of S Gaugian magazine, you would probably find a review of it. I can't be sure, but Model Railroader might have reviewed it or at least run a photo of it.

[Hudson322]

Thanks, have to check it out.

[balidas]

arkady

AF1963:

Sorry to intrude but what is an RDC?

 

 

Rail Diesel Car.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Budd_Rail_Diesel_Car

 

 

I had the same question.