{"product_id":"rap545012","title":"Rapido N Scale Metra BNSF Swoosh (CB\u0026Q) Budd Gallery Commuter Cars 3-Pack – Coaches #762, #767 \u0026 #773 – RAP545012","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRapido N Scale Metra BNSF Swoosh (CB\u0026amp;Q) Budd Gallery Commuter Cars – 3-Pack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpand your Chicago-area commuter fleet with the \u003cstrong\u003eRapido N Scale Metra BNSF Swoosh (CB\u0026amp;Q) Budd Gallery Commuter Car 3-Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing 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 \u0026amp; Quincy Railroad (CB\u0026amp;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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIncluded Cars – Metra BNSF Swoosh (CB\u0026amp;Q) Set #4\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoach:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metra BNSF #762\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoach:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metra BNSF #767\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoach:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metra BNSF #773\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set includes three individually numbered gallery coaches without a cab car, making it ideal for expanding an existing commuter train. Pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rapido-n-scale-budd-gallery-commuter-cars\"\u003eRapido N Scale Budd Gallery Cab Car Set\u003c\/a\u003e to recreate longer Metra push-pull commuter consists operating along BNSF's Chicago-area commuter routes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly detailed N scale Budd Gallery commuter cars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic Metra BNSF paint scheme with modern Swoosh logo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive Burlington nameboards reflecting CB\u0026amp;Q heritage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree individually numbered gallery coaches\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 interiors\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 RAP545012\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 Metra \/ BNSF Railway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEquipment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Budd Gallery Bi-Level Commuter Coaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaint Scheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metra BNSF Swoosh (CB\u0026amp;Q)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNameboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burlington\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-2000s to Present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet Contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 Coaches (No Cab Car)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e #762, #767, and #773\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 cab car sets and individual coaches. 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