Rapido N Scale Metra BNSF Swoosh (CB&Q) Budd Gallery Commuter Coach #773 – RAP545012-773

Rapido N Scale Metra BNSF Swoosh (CB&Q) Budd Gallery Commuter Coach #773

Expand your Chicago-area commuter fleet with the Rapido N Scale Metra BNSF Swoosh (CB&Q) Budd Gallery Commuter Coach #773. This individually numbered bi-level passenger car features the distinctive Metra commuter scheme with the modern BNSF Swoosh logo and Burlington nameboards. Representing commuter operations from the mid-2000s onward, this detailed stainless steel gallery coach is 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 variation features Burlington nameboards, reflecting the heritage of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad (CB&Q) while carrying modern BNSF identification. This distinctive combination makes the car especially appealing for modelers recreating contemporary Metra commuter operations along Chicago's western suburban routes.

This individually numbered coach #773 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 modern Swoosh logo
• Distinctive Burlington nameboards reflecting CB&Q heritage
• Individually numbered Metra BNSF coach #773
• 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
• Suitable for operation on DC and DCC layouts

Product Specifications

• Manufacturer: Rapido Trains
• SKU: RAP545012-773
• Scale: N Scale (1:160)
• Railroad: Metra / BNSF Railway
• Equipment: Budd Gallery Bi-Level Commuter Coach
• Paint Scheme: Metra BNSF Swoosh (CB&Q)
• Nameboard: Burlington
• Road Number: #773
• Era: Mid-2000s onward
• Quantity: 1 Individual Coach
• Car Type: Standard Coach (Non-Cab)
• Service: Chicago-Area Commuter Rail
• Layout Compatibility: DC and DCC

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