Rapido N Scale Metra BNSF Swoosh (CB&Q) Budd Gallery Commuter Cars 3-Pack – Coaches #762, #767 & #773 – RAP545012

Rapido N Scale Metra BNSF Swoosh (CB&Q) Budd Gallery Commuter Cars – 3-Pack

Expand your Chicago-area commuter fleet with the Rapido N Scale Metra BNSF Swoosh (CB&Q) Budd Gallery Commuter Car 3-Pack. This three-car set includes coaches #762, #767, and #773, finished in the distinctive Metra commuter scheme featuring the modern BNSF Swoosh logo and Burlington 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. This particular set represents cars retaining Burlington nameboards, reflecting the heritage of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad (CB&Q) while carrying modern BNSF identification. This distinctive combination makes the set especially appealing for modelers recreating contemporary Metra commuter operations along Chicago's western suburban routes.

Included Cars – Metra BNSF Swoosh (CB&Q) Set #4

• Coach: Metra BNSF #762
• Coach: Metra BNSF #767
• Coach: Metra BNSF #773

This set includes three individually numbered gallery coaches without a cab car, making it ideal for expanding an existing commuter train. Pair it with a Rapido N Scale Budd Gallery Cab Car Set to recreate longer Metra push-pull commuter consists 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
• Distinctive Burlington nameboards reflecting CB&Q heritage
• Three individually numbered gallery coaches
• Correct HEP underbody detailing with molded conduits
• Detailed letterboards with pad-printed markings
• 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: RAP545012
• Scale: N Scale (1:160)
• Railroad: Metra / BNSF Railway
• Equipment: Budd Gallery Bi-Level Commuter Coaches
• Paint Scheme: Metra BNSF Swoosh (CB&Q)
• Nameboard: Burlington
• Era: Mid-2000s to Present
• Set Contents: 3 Coaches (No Cab Car)
• Road Numbers: #762, #767, and #773
• 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 cab car sets and individual coaches. Explore more Rapido Trains models or browse our full selection of model trains at Fusion Scale Hobbies.