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Product Information:
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 the 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 doors and stairs to each of the 4 rows of gallery seating, these cars proved immensely popular in carrying more passengers and reducing loading time at stations.
The Rapido Trains N scale Gallery Cars features:
- Correct HEP underbodies with molded conduits
- Letterboards with multiple pad-printed options
- Working head, marker and ditch lights
- Working Gyralite and beacon (where appropriate)
- Correctly-colored tinted windows
- Painted, detailed interior
- Free-rolling trucks
- Accurate painting and lettering
- Available in 3-car set options
- Will operate smoothly on DC and DCC layouts