Budd Rail Diesel Car
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The Budd Rail Diesel Car, also known as the Budd car or Buddliner, is a self-propelled diesel multiple unit railcar. Between 1949 and 1962, 398 RDCs were built by the Budd Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Wikipedia
Transmission: Hydraulic torque converter
AAR wheel arrangement: RDC-1/2/3/4: 1A-A1; RDC-9: 1A-2
Braking system(s): New York Air Brake air brakes
Car body construction: Stainless steel
Car length: RDC-1/2/3/9: 85 ft (25.91 m); RDC-4: 73 ft 10 in (22.50 m)
Height: 14 ft 7 in (4.45 m)
In service: 1949–present