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RDC: The Budd Rail Diesel Car (2000)
ISBN: 9780870951039 bzw. 0870951033, vermutlich in Englisch, Golden West Books, gebundenes Buch, neu.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Arizona Hobbies LLC.
Golden West Books. hardcover. New. The self-propelled rail motor car was nearly extinct by the time the Budd Company's Red Lion plant near Philadelphia, rolled out a new rail concept during September 1949. The firm announced to the railroad world that it had something that might save the day for branch line, suburban, and commuter rail service. The newcomer, dressed in stainless steel, and looking like a streamlined vista-domed coach, was Rail Diesel Car No. 2960. Budd called this speedy self-propelled train, bristling with the latest rail innovations, simply RDC. RDC: The Budd Rail Diesel Car is the complete story of this unique railcar, from its conception to current status. This book discusses how the cars were built, their controls, and the various railroads that purchased them. There is a section about stainless steel and the shot welding' process, and a biography of the late Edward G. Budd. The SPV-2000, a state of the art self-propelled vehicle is described as a troubled 'advancement' in RDC design. The large appendix section includes a description of each railroad that ran RDCs, how they were utilized, a complete roster, and a map showing the route of the RDCs. At the end of the book is a complete roster of RDCs by builders number. With more than 375 illustrations (8 pages. in color), maps, drawings, extensive appendix, bibliography and index. Contents: Introduction, pp. 8-10; Branch Lines are Formed, pp. 11-14; Search for a Self-Propelled Railcar, pp. 15-34; Budd Company Enters Railcar Market, pp. 35-42; Budd Rail Diesel Car Prototype, pp. 43-48; The RDC Car is Born, pp. 49-106; SPV-2000, pp. 107-112; End of the Line, pp. 113-114; Appendix: Railroad by Railroad Operations of the RDC, pp. 115-238; RDC's Around the World, pp. 239-250; RDC Company Roster, pp. 251-270; Bibliography, pp. 271-273; Index, 274-279. Golden West Books, hardcover with jacket, 279 pages, standard portrait book 10 x 8 in., Black-and-White photographs, 8 pages in color, rosters, data. .
RDC: The Budd Rail Diesel Car (1990)
ISBN: 9780870951039 bzw. 0870951033, vermutlich in Englisch, Golden West Books, gebundenes Buch, neu, mit Einband.
The self-propelled rail motor car was nearly extinct by the time the Budd Company's Red Lion plant near Philadelphia, rolled out a new rail concept during September 1949. The firm announced to the railroad world that it had something that might save the day for branch line, suburban, and commuter rail service. The newcomer, dressed in stainless steel, and looking like a streamlined vista-domed coach, was Rail Diesel Car No. 2960. Budd called this speedy self-propelled train, bristling with the latest rail innovations, simply RDC. RDC: The Budd Rail Diesel Car is the complete story of this unique railcar, from its conception to current status. This book discusses how the cars were built, their controls, and the various railroads that purchased them. There is a section about stainless steel and the shot welding' process, and a biography of the late Edward G. Budd. The SPV-2000, a state of the art self-propelled vehicle is described as a troubled 'advancement' in RDC design. The large appendix section includes a description of each railroad that ran RDCs, how they were utilized, a complete roster, and a map showing the route of the RDCs. At the end of the book is a complete roster of RDCs by builders number. With more than 375 illustrations (8 pages. in color), maps, drawings, extensive appendix, bibliography and index. Contents: Introduction, pp. 8-10; Branch Lines are Formed, pp. 11-14; Search for a Self-Propelled Railcar, pp. 15-34; Budd Company Enters Railcar Market, pp. 35-42; Budd Rail Diesel Car Prototype, pp. 43-48; The RDC Car is Born, pp. 49-106; SPV-2000, pp. 107-112; End of the Line, pp. 113-114; Appendix: Railroad by Railroad Operations of the RDC, pp. 115-238; RDC's Around the World, pp. 239-250; RDC Company Roster, pp. 251-270; Bibliography, pp. 271-273; Index, 274-279. Golden West Books, hardcover with jacket, 279 pages, standard portrait book 10 x 8 in., Black-and-White photographs, 8 pages in color, rosters, data. . Books.
Rdc: The Budd Rail Diesel Car (1990)
ISBN: 9780870951039 bzw. 0870951033, in Englisch, 278 Seiten, Golden West Books, gebundenes Buch, gebraucht, Erstausgabe.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, books_from_california.
8 1/2 x 11 - Hardbound, 295 pages, 375 illustrations, color plates, maps, bibliography, and index. "This book chronicles, in word and picture, the history and development of the Budd Company's Rail-Diesel-Car, better known as the RDC. The story evolves around a search for a self-contained, self-propelled railcar to cut costs on suburban and branch lines. This book describes Budd's experiment with a stainless steel rubber-tired railcar, the first RDC prototype, Budd's entry into the stainless steel car business and the birth and growth of the RDC car. A vast appendix features every carriers which operated RDC cars, a description of how the cars were used, route maps, and rosters of each railroad.", Hardcover, Edition: First Edition, Label: Golden West Books, Golden West Books, Product group: Book, Published: 1990-07-01, Studio: Golden West Books, Sales rank: 1905204.
Rdc: The Budd Rail Diesel Car (1999)
ISBN: 9780870951039 bzw. 0870951033, vermutlich in Englisch, Golden West Books, San Marino, CA, USA, gebundenes Buch, gebraucht, Erstausgabe, mit Einband.
279pp. bw photos, facsimiles, track plans, maps, [8pp] color plates. Photo illustrated endpapers. Black boards w crisp gold lettering to spine. No wear to covers or spine. Binding square and sound. Illustrated DJ is clean and without wear, preserved in archival cover. Quarto. Second printing, October 1999, stated. Books.
Rdc: the Budd Rail Diesel Car (1990)
ISBN: 9780870951039 bzw. 0870951033, in Englisch, Golden West Books, gebundenes Buch, gebraucht.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, HPB-Sapphire, TX, Dallas, [RE:5].
Connecting readers with great books since 1972. Used books may not include companion materials, some shelf wear, may contain highlighting/notes, may not include cd-om or access codes. Customer service is our top priority! Hardcover, Illustrated.
RDC : The Budd Rail Diesel Car (1999)
ISBN: 9780870951039 bzw. 0870951033, vermutlich in Englisch, GOLDEN WEST BOOKS, gebundenes Buch, gebraucht, guter Zustand, Erstausgabe, mit Einband.
Excellent history of the Budd RDC - the best selling US railcar design used on mainlines, interurbans systems and overseas. 278pp, well illustrated and with full rosters. VG clean copy in dust wrapper Size: 4to, Books.
Rdc: The Budd Rail Diesel Car (1990)
ISBN: 9780870951039 bzw. 0870951033, vermutlich in Englisch, Golden West Books, gebundenes Buch, gebraucht, guter Zustand.
Independent family-run bookstore for over 50 years! Buy with confidence! Book is in very good condition with minimal signs of use, Books.
Rdc: the Budd Rail Diesel Car (1990)
ISBN: 9780870951039 bzw. 0870951033, vermutlich in Englisch, Golden West Books, gebundenes Buch, gebraucht, akzeptabler Zustand.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Books From California, CA, Simi Valley, [RE:5].
Very Clean Copy-Over 500, 000 Internet Orders Filled. Hardcover, Illustrated.