Rapido N Scale Metra BNSF Swoosh Budd Gallery Commuter Cars 3-Pack – Cab #811, Coaches #751 & #778 – RAP545010

Rapido N Scale Metra BNSF Swoosh Budd Gallery Commuter Cars – 3-Pack

Recreate modern Chicago-area commuter railroading with the Rapido N Scale Metra BNSF Swoosh Budd Gallery Commuter Car 3-Pack. This three-car set includes cab car #811 and coaches #751 and #778, finished in the distinctive Metra commuter scheme featuring the modern BNSF Swoosh logo and BNSF Railway nameboards. Representing commuter operations from the mid-2000s to the present, these detailed stainless steel bi-level passenger cars are an excellent addition to N scale layouts modeling Chicago's busy suburban rail network.

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 made these cars a familiar sight throughout Chicago's commuter rail network.

Following the introduction of BNSF Railway's updated corporate identity in the mid-2000s, commuter equipment operating over former Burlington Northern routes began displaying the modern BNSF Swoosh logo. These gallery cars retained their familiar Metra passenger appearance while incorporating updated BNSF identification, including the BNSF Railway nameboards represented by this set. They are ideal for modelers recreating contemporary Metra commuter operations along Chicago's western suburban routes.

Included Cars – Metra BNSF Swoosh Set #2

• Cab Car: Metra BNSF #811
• Coach: Metra BNSF #751
• Coach: Metra BNSF #778

This three-car set includes one cab-equipped gallery car and two matching passenger coaches. The cab car allows for realistic push-pull commuter operations, with the locomotive powering the train from one end while the cab-equipped passenger car provides a control position at the opposite end. Combine this set with additional gallery coaches to recreate longer Metra commuter trains operating along BNSF's Chicago-area commuter routes.

Features

• Highly detailed N scale Budd Gallery commuter cars
• Authentic Metra BNSF paint scheme with modern Swoosh logo and BNSF Railway nameboards
• Three individually numbered cars, including one cab car and two coaches
• Correct HEP underbody detailing with molded conduits
• Detailed letterboards with pad-printed markings
• Working cab car headlights, marker lights, and ditch lights
• Working Gyralite and beacon lighting where appropriate
• Correctly colored tinted windows
• Painted and detailed passenger interiors
• 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: RAP545010
• Scale: N Scale (1:160)
• Railroad: Metra / BNSF Railway
• Equipment: Budd Gallery Bi-Level Commuter Cars
• Paint Scheme: Metra BNSF (Swoosh Logo)
• Nameboard: BNSF Railway
• Era: Mid-2000s to Present
• Set Contents: 3 Cars – 1 Cab Car and 2 Coaches
• Cab Car Number: #811
• Coach Numbers: #751 and #778
• Service: Chicago-Area Commuter Rail
• Layout Compatibility: DC and DCC

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