Canadian Railroads > Ex-MKT RDC in Toronto

Dec 1980
A few old posts reworked.
Three RDC units moving through the CN Spadina Yd in Toronto.
That first one is interesting - ex-MKT bought new by the Katy from Budd in 1956 (only RDC they purchased).
I'm sure there were others but this was the only one I saw with a baggage and RPO compartment. The MKT sold it to the C&O in 1962 then CN.
The third image with the side view and window shades all lined up may be a builders photo at Budd.


 

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The last RDC had a snack bar and was built in 1955 for the C&EI.

Gary

 

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When I think of RDC's these days, I think of VIA Rail Canada. Loved the fleet of RDC's they once had for main corridors and branch line service. It always seemed they were more economical to run. It's been sad to see them reduced in service. And they operated pretty darn well! Speedy service often recorded between Edmonton and Calgary!!! Thanks for the photos and posting! Nice to see! 

I finally got to see slides of the MKT RDC in Canada . Also enjoyed seeing the B&W of it in regular service on the Katy . Thanks, Gary.  .

Great set, Gary!  Didn't know Katy had one.

texchief1

Love these older shots.

6356 (ex-KATY 20) was rebuilt by VIA as an RDC-2 and renumbered 6221.  It probably didn't see much use after 1990, due to the service cut, and in 2000 was sold to IRSI in Moncton, NB.  I made a few visits to IRSI around that time, but I don't seem to have a picture of 6221 in its new configuration.  It was likely scrapped with most of the other remaining RDCs after IRSI went bankrupt in 2015-16.

GTD

cn6218 Wrote:
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> 6356 (ex-KATY 20) was rebuilt by VIA as an RDC-2
> and renumbered 6221.  It probably didn't see much
> use after 1990, >
> GTD

Thanks for the RDC info.
Gary