Rapido N Scale Metra BNSF Budd Gallery Commuter Coach #820 – RAP545008-820

Rapido N Scale Metra BNSF Budd Gallery Commuter Coach #820

Recreate Chicago-area commuter railroading with the Rapido N Scale Metra BNSF Budd Gallery Commuter Coach #820. This individually numbered bi-level passenger car features the distinctive Metra commuter paint scheme with the BNSF Circle-Cross logo, representing Chicago suburban passenger service from the late 1990s through the mid-2000s. With its stainless steel body, Metra markings, and classic gallery car design, this model is an excellent addition to N scale commuter train layouts.

Originally developed by the Budd Company, gallery commuter cars were designed to accommodate growing suburban passenger traffic while maintaining efficient boarding and unloading at busy stations. Their distinctive bi-level interior arrangement featured upper seating galleries overlooking the center aisle, allowing conductors to check tickets from the lower level. Stainless steel construction, wide center doors, and increased passenger capacity helped make these cars a familiar sight throughout Chicago's commuter rail network.

Following the formation of BNSF Railway in 1995, commuter equipment operating over former Burlington Northern routes began receiving updated railroad identification. During this transitional period, many Metra gallery cars displayed the BNSF Circle-Cross logo while retaining their familiar stainless steel appearance and Metra commuter markings. This combination makes coach #820 particularly well suited for layouts depicting Chicago-area commuter operations during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

This individually numbered coach #820 is ideal for expanding an existing Metra commuter train. Combine it with additional gallery coaches and cab-equipped sets to recreate longer push-pull commuter consists operating along BNSF's Chicago-area commuter routes.

Features

• Highly detailed N scale Budd Gallery commuter coach
• Authentic Metra BNSF paint scheme with Circle-Cross logo
• Individually numbered Metra BNSF coach #820
• Correct HEP underbody detailing with molded conduits
• Detailed letterboards with pad-printed markings
• Correctly colored tinted windows
• Painted and detailed passenger interior
• Free-rolling trucks for smooth operation
• Accurate painting and lettering
• Designed for smooth operation on DC and DCC layouts

Product Specifications

• Manufacturer: Rapido Trains
• SKU: RAP545008-820
• Scale: N Scale (1:160)
• Railroad: Metra / BNSF Railway
• Equipment: Budd Gallery Bi-Level Commuter Coach
• Paint Scheme: Metra BNSF (Circle-Cross Logo)
• Road Number: #820
• Era: Late 1990s–Mid-2000s
• Quantity: 1 Individual Coach
• Car Type: Standard Coach (Non-Cab)
• Service: Chicago-Area Commuter Rail
• Layout Compatibility: DC and DCC

Expand your Chicago-area commuter fleet with additional Rapido N Scale Budd Gallery Commuter Cars, including matching three-car sets and individual coaches. Explore more Rapido Trains models or browse our full selection of model trains at Fusion Scale Hobbies.