| What a totally pleasant surprise coming into Port Robinson this morning on the Stamford Subdivision. CN 1501, an RDC (Rail Diesel Car) converted to a Self-Propelled Track Geometry Car, was originally a CN RDC-1, labelled D-108, built in 1958 for passenger service. As an RDC-1 it had coach seats only. All RDCs, except for the RDC-5/9, have two diesel engines driving the wheels, so they are self-propelled and have operator controls at each end. |