{"product_id":"new-york-central-rdc-budd-car-set-w-proto-sound-30-2182-1","title":"New York Central RDC Budd Car Set w\/Proto-Sound 30-2182-1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServiced, tested and cleaned. Like New with original box and packaging. BCR installed to ensure reliable functions.See pictures and Video for details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe MTH 30-2182-1 Budd RDC set stands out because of its unique real-world prototype history and its classic model railroading features.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Real-World Prototype (The Black Beetle)The motorized lead car in this set, #M497, is a replica of the famous New York Central \"Black Beetle.\" In July 1966, the New York Central Railroad added a pair of surplus General Electric J47 jet engines to the roof of a standard Budd RDC passenger car. Stripped of its internal diesel engine and streamlined with a custom nosecone, the car hit a staggering speed of 183.68 mph on a stretch of track between Indiana and Ohio, setting a US rail speed record that still stands today.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eShell Construction: Intricately detailed, durable ABS plastic bodies painted in prototypical New York Central silver, complete with dark lettering.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIllumination: Full constant-voltage overhead interior lighting in both cars, making the detailed interior seating and silhouettes highly visible on a dark layout.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eChassis \u0026amp; Hardware: Fitted with smooth-rolling fast-angle metal wheels, solid metal axles, and robust die-cast 4-wheel trucks.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCouplers: Equipped with operating die-cast metal couplers on both ends for easy breakdown or addition of add-on cars.Detailed Undercarriage: Features molded under-car details representing the battery boxes, auxiliary tanks, and mechanical framework found on real Budd Rail Diesel Cars.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Proto-Sound 1.0 (PS1) system onboard provides digital sound effects and operational controls using standard AC transformer power. It includes:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePassenger Station Proto-Effects: Authentic ambient station sounds, click-clack track audio, and conductor announcements.Squealing Brakes: Activated automatically when you sharply drop the throttle voltage on your transformer.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSqueak \u0026amp; Clatter: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBuilt-in randomized yard sounds that activate when the train stops.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eRemote Uncoupling: Operates via a specific voltage pulse from a standard whistle\/horn controller button, allowing you to uncouple the cars anywhere on the layout without uncoupling tracks.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fun Factory Vintage Trains ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43175134494929,"sku":null,"price":329.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/7539\/1697\/files\/44A877BA-3BD2-4D26-9C55-8615DD7FD129.jpg?v=1783100167","url":"https:\/\/www.funfactorytrains.com\/products\/new-york-central-rdc-budd-car-set-w-proto-sound-30-2182-1","provider":"Fun Factory Vintage Trains ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}