Budd Gallery Bi-Level Commuter Cab Coach & 2 Coach Set - Ready to Run -- Metra Set #2 (Cab #801 Coaches #762, 780, Burlington Lettering)

The Rapido Trains HO Scale Budd Gallery Bi-Level Commuter Cab Coach & 2 Coach Set is based on the cars delivered to the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy railroad for Chicago commuter service. With the conclusion of World War II and the shift towards increased commuting from the newly established suburbs and downtown jobs, railroads were looking for ways to replace their fleets with modern equipment following the war. With the need to haul more passengers per car, and with the length of cars maxed out, Pullman and Budd developed what would quickly be called the |gallery car.} Using a standard passenger car chassis design, the height of the car was extended to the maximum clearance permitted and cantilevered walkways were placed above standard passenger car (similar to luggage racks) with additional seating added on an upper level. The open space between the upper levels allowed a single conductor to check all tickets, and also gave the cars their nickname - The Gallery Car. With wide center