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RDC-9 #6003

Brief History:                 

#6003 was built 9/56 with Budd s.n. #6416 as B&M #6919, later CN D504, then VIA #6003.

Engines:                             

One Detroit diesel 6-110 engine; engines are presently operational.

Air Conditioning:         

Carrier 3F-40 units – system converted to R-134 refrigerant.

Brakes:                              

D-22 brake valves (COT&S good thru 3/04).

FRA:                                    

Blue card is current.

Restroom:                         

None at this time; both facility compartments are used as storage area.

Glazing:                             

Canadian-standard safety glass/should be replaced with FRA glazing.

Audio System:                

System can be trainlined, or used only in a single car/also audio tape player.

General Comments:     Car was in regular service thru mid-December, 2002.  Car is ready for service at this time, pending a normal inspection of mechanical and electrical equipment.  Certain annual maintenance work, such as changing of filters, recharging the a/c systems, checking for oil leaks, etc. needs to be completed before returning to regular service. Car has reliably operated as an extra coach on railroad during the past two seasons.  All wheels and other systems are in good operating condition.  Car does not have ditch lights or event recorder.  All FRA safety appliances are in good working condition.  Interior of car is complete, including baggage racks, and all interior lighting and heating are fully functional. Upholstery is in fair condition and should be replaced.  Wall covering material is peeling and should be removed.  Some window glazing has a degree of clouding, but in general is in good condition.  Car has a galley area that can be used to provide light snack service to passengers.  Important Note:  RDC-9s were built to operate with one or two RDC-1s and do not have any controls for independent operation.