{"product_id":"rapido-trains-145023-ho-gallery-commuter-car-metra-early-logo-set-2-cab-8251-coaches-7293-7344","title":"Rapido Trains 145023 HO Gallery Commuter Car: Metra - Early Logo: Set #2 (Cab: 8251 Coaches: 7293, 7344)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRapido Trains 145023 HO Gallery Commuter Car: Metra - Early Logo: Set #2\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCab: 8251 Coaches: 7293, 7344\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the other Budd gallery car fleet, first built for Milwaukee Road and Rock Island! Both railroads needed to replace aging commuter equipment, and Milwaukee Road ordered 32 coaches and 8 cab cars in 1961, followed by another order of 10 coaches and 12 cabs in 1964. Milwaukee’s cars ran behind HEP E units and other power in all kinds of consists, including off peak trains with just an E unit and a cab car! Notably, Milwaukee often used their fleet for other services, including Chicago-Milwaukee runs and special charters to Madison, Milwaukee, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRock Island added to Milwaukee’s 1964 order, getting 5 cabs and 15 coaches in 1965. This only added to the already eclectic Rock Island commute fleet, with the stainless Budd cars contrasting against colorful Pullman Standard cars. The Budd cars offered a sleek, modern look next to one of their dazzling red and yellow E8As. Since their engines were equipped with Head End Power (HEP), the Budd consists didn’t require a power car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Regional Transportation Authority, precursor to Metra, placed a huge order for 98 Budd coaches and 37 Budd cab cars in 1978. These cars came without oval windows on one side, and subtle changes to the ends and underframe. Additionally, 20 coaches were ordered for BN lines with outside brake clasp trucks; these now feature BNSF logos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, these cars now make up the largest coach fleet on the Metra roster, as all cab are now trailing coaches. Rapido is pleased to offer a huge variety of choices – Metra “Metropolitan Rail” sets featuring the first Metra Logo, Metra sets with ditchlights on cab cars, and several varieties of individual coaches. Another exciting option are two different versions of “dummy” cab cars: “Blanked” ex-MILW Cabs will all traces of the cab removed, and “intact” ex-RTA Cabs where only select items like the horn have been removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned from original blueprints, design drawings and field measurements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRock Island, Milwaukee and BNSF car types with Metramodified blanked cab car end version!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree-rolling, highly detailed trucks with metal wheelsets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull underbody including HEP conduit and equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete interior including actual “gallery” seating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurate painting and lettering, both inside and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrectly-colored tinted windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal side grab irons and sprung diaphragms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstant flicker-free interior lighting in both DC and DCC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoPower capacitor for uninterrupted DCC passenger car lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControllable cab car lighting in both DC and DCC, including headlights, marker lights, as well as ditch lights and beacons (where appropriate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 22”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: Road number may vary from picture shown\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53043857064149,"sku":"RAP145023","price":359.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/1972\/4454\/files\/rapido-trains-ho-gallery-commuter-car-metra-early-logo-set.png?v=1769374805","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterosehobbies.com\/products\/rapido-trains-145023-ho-gallery-commuter-car-metra-early-logo-set-2-cab-8251-coaches-7293-7344","provider":"White Rose Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}