Description
Pre-Order Due Date: March 16th 2026
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Pre-Order FAQ
Most manufacturers give an ETA on when they expect to release the pre-order which can be seen near the "add to cart" button on the product page. They also give an order due date (found in the product description) which is indicative of when the product is expected to go into production.
There is a 5% NON-refundable deposit for preorders, this amount will be deducted from the price of the product when it arrives. You will see how much downpayment is required after adding the item to your cart. We do not store your payment information and it is not charged by us when the product arrives.
For any pre-order submitted after the due date, we will try our best to fulfill your pre-order, but are at the mercy of the manufacturer and if they produce more than were preordered by their dealers. If we cannot fulfill your pre-order we will credit the 5% deposit to you.
When the pre-ordered product(s) are available to ship, you will receive an email requesting the remaining 95% payment that will take you to your cart. We will never charge your payment method without you checking out. At this time you are also able to add other in-stock items if you wish.
Please note that Estimated Arrival Dates can change at any point. Midwest Model Railroad is not responsible for manufacturers delaying production. Visit midwestmodelrr.com/pre-orders/ for more information.
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Our first N RDC production run focused on the RDC-1, which was built with coach seating throughout. The RDC-2 and RDC-3 versions include compartments for baggage and/or mail. The nifty N scale RDC-2 and RDC-3 models will be produced in both Phase 1 and 2 variations. These “railfan” terms were never actually used by Budd, but they neatly describe the major differences between the early style of RDCs delivered between 1949 and 1956 and the “new look” RDCs built between 1956 and 1962.
The Rapido N scale RDC is designed from the ground up based on the success of our RDC-1, as well as feedback from the N scale community on what they look for in a model. These units feature a hidden drive system and exceptional interior detailing, allowing for maximum performance and realism!
RDC-2 and RDC-3 Features:
- Designed from original blueprints and field measurements
- Accurate Phase 1 and Phase 2 body details
- Both fabricated and cast trucks, as appropriate
- Single-motor, all-wheel drive for unparalleled reliability
- All-wheel electrical pickup
- Directional headlights and red marker lights
- Flicker-free interior lighting
- Tinted windows and fully detailed interiors
- Factory-installed couplers mounted at the correct height
- MoPower capacitor system for uninterrupted DCC power
- DC/Silent (DCC Ready) or DC/DCC/Sound (ESU LokSound)
Details
Scale: |
N Scale |
Road Name: |
Amtrak (AMTK) |
Version: |
(DC Silent) |
Road Number: |
34 |
Locomotive Model: |
Budd RDC-2 (Ph 1) |
