{"product_id":"rap545002-766","title":"Rapido N Scale Burlington Northern Budd Gallery Commuter Coach #753 – Single Car - RAP545002-753","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRapido N Scale Burlington Northern Budd Gallery Commuter Coach #753\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring classic Chicago-area commuter railroading to your layout with the \u003cstrong\u003eRapido N Scale Burlington Northern Budd Gallery Commuter Coach #753\u003c\/strong\u003e. This individually numbered bi-level passenger car features the distinctive Burlington Northern commuter paint scheme and is perfect for expanding an existing BN passenger train or building a realistic Chicago-area commuter consist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally developed by the Budd Company, gallery commuter cars were designed to increase passenger capacity while maintaining efficient boarding and unloading at busy suburban stations. Their distinctive bi-level arrangement featured upper seating galleries overlooking the center aisle, allowing conductors to check tickets throughout the car from the lower level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the formation of Burlington Northern in 1970, these stainless steel gallery cars continued serving Chicago-area commuters. Beginning in 1973, Burlington Northern converted its original CB\u0026amp;Q gallery car fleet to head-end power (HEP), replacing steam heating with electric heating and updating the interior lighting. These cars remained a familiar sight throughout the Burlington Northern commuter era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis individually numbered coach #753 is ideal for expanding an existing Burlington Northern commuter train. Combine it with additional gallery coaches and cab-equipped sets to recreate longer push-pull commuter consists operating throughout the Chicago region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly detailed N scale Budd Gallery commuter coach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic Burlington Northern paint scheme and lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividually numbered Burlington Northern coach #753\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrect HEP underbody detailing with molded conduits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed letterboards with pad-printed markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrectly colored tinted windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePainted and detailed passenger interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree-rolling trucks for smooth operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurate painting and lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for smooth operation on DC and DCC layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rapido Trains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAP545002A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e N Scale (1:160)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRailroad:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burlington Northern (BN)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEquipment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Budd Gallery Bi-Level Commuter Coach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaint Scheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burlington Northern Commuter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e #753\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early 1970s–Mid-1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Individual Coach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCar Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard Coach (Non-Cab)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eService:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chicago-Area Commuter Rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLayout Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e DC and DCC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpand your Chicago-area commuter fleet with additional \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rapido-n-scale-budd-gallery-commuter-cars\"\u003eRapido N Scale Budd Gallery Commuter Cars\u003c\/a\u003e, including matching three-car sets and individual coaches. Explore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rapido-trains\"\u003eRapido Trains\u003c\/a\u003e models or browse our full selection of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trains\"\u003emodel trains\u003c\/a\u003e at Fusion Scale Hobbies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50633174417664,"sku":"RAP545002-766","price":81.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/files\/RAP545002-766.jpg?v=1792079511","url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/products\/rap545002-766","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}