![]() ![]() Sir Ray wrote: ex Budd man wrote:There is a great book about the RDC titled 'Budd Car the RDC Story'. Some of them are gas-mechanical (the McKeens in particular), but all of the EMC and GE products are electric-drive. Make sure to click the links in the toolbar under "Other Motorcars" to see representatives from GE, EMC, St. One of the most is the NE Rails Doodlebug site, and especially its attendant photo page. There aren't many comprehensive sites on doodlebugs, as far as I know. Sir Ray wrote:I see this mentions RDC predessors - is there a good chunk of info about Doodlebugs, or just a few quick pages? I see this mentions RDC predessors - is there a good chunk of info about Doodlebugs, or just a few quick pages?Īctually, Is there any comprehensive site, or book, on 'Doodlebugs' or the equivalent prior to the RDC - I know there's a lot on the RDC (and it's 'successor' the SPV), but North American Doodlebug information (from say 1900 to 1960s, if any traditional Doodlebugs were still running in active service by then) seems rather scattered and sparse - any recommendations? (There's books on everything in railroad history, there's gotta be something, but I haven't found it yet). Any one who enjoys RDCs should have this book in their collection. The book is written by Chuck Crouse and coyprighted 1990. It is a soft cover book detailing the history of RDC cars, their predessesors,and competitors (GE actually considered building a REC, using traction motors rather than a hydro mechanical drive). Then of course you have the huge family of "trolleys" and "streetcars".usually electric, and run from overhead wires:Įx Budd man wrote:There is a great book about the RDC titled 'Budd Car the RDC Story'. "Railcar".various autos and trucks that can run on regular roads and on rails: "Speeders" are generally small 4-wheel inspection vehicles, usually with a gas engine.there are "speeder clubs" today where owners restore and operate these vehicles, and many shortline railroads let them have "speeder excursions" over their lines: In use starting in the 1940's and 50's, some still operating today: RDC is "Rail Diesel Car".a more modern creation. But generally a "doodlebug" is an early gas powered machine.Įarly 20th century to 1940's or so.Doodlebugs would sometimes haul one or two regular coaches behind them: ![]()
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