The RDCs were not in fully operable condition when WURA bought them from ODOT. The two RDC1 units are halfway decent, the RDC3 (xGN) has always had an issue with both drive controls that made it unreliable. All three do have some years on their rebuild, even though they haven't had much use in the last 7 years.

Other than the first season they arrived, the use of te RDCs on WURR has been sporadic. On some occasions the coaches have been used as self propelled units, and all have been used as trailers. It isn't really cost effective to use them as trailers because the FRA still considers them locomotives subject to 92 day inspections and maintenance. I did hear that when Court tried to use them, it was found that the batteries (64v system) and water system had frozen.

The RDCs may have a valuable use somewhere else, but WURR does not have the facility or mechanical staff to keep them going. I'm sure WURA would gladly accept a reasonable offer for them. They have been for sale for several years.