{"product_id":"rapido-146041-ho-scale-go-transit-mx-set-2-cab-212-coaches-2846-2857","title":"Rapido 146041 HO scale GO Transit \/ Metrolinx BiLevel Commuter 3-Car Set #2 (Cab car #212 + coaches #2846, #2857)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRapido 146041\u003c\/strong\u003e is an HO scale \u003cstrong\u003e3-car set\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong\u003eGO Transit \/ Metrolinx BiLevel commuter coaches\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003eset #2\u003c\/strong\u003e with Cab car #212 + coaches #2846, #2857.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrototype:\u003c\/strong\u003e The BiLevel commuter coach was developed by \u003cstrong\u003eHawker-Siddeley Canada\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1976 for GO Transit (Greater Toronto Area), then mass-produced by \u003cstrong\u003eBombardier\u003c\/strong\u003e through the 1990s–2010s. GO Transit is now part of \u003cstrong\u003eMetrolinx\u003c\/strong\u003e (MX), the Ontario provincial transit agency. The BiLevel design (two passenger levels with a centre vestibule) became the North American standard commuter coach and is also used by Sounder Seattle, AMT Montreal, and many US commuter agencies. \u003cstrong\u003eCab cars\u003c\/strong\u003e have a full control stand at one end for push-pull operation; coaches are pure trailers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e HO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrototype:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hawker-Siddeley \/ Bombardier BiLevel commuter coach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperator:\u003c\/strong\u003e GO Transit \/ Metrolinx\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 cars — Cab car #212 + coaches #2846, #2857\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePush-pull ready:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cab car has full control stand for reverse-direction operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRapido SKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 146041\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair with a Rapido F59PH or MP40PH-3C locomotive for a prototype-correct GO Transit commuter train. Today's GO trains run with one locomotive + ten or twelve BiLevels — combine multiple sets for full-length consist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Rapido Trains:\u003c\/strong\u003e Canadian model-railroad manufacturer (Markham, Ontario) founded in 2005 by Jason Shron. Renowned for extreme prototype accuracy and engineering — every Rapido model is 3D-scanned or measured from a preserved prototype, with road-specific details, factory-installed grab irons and handrails, fully detailed cab interiors, and class-leading running qualities. The catalogue covers HO and N-scale locomotives (with a Canadian focus but extensive US prototypes), passenger and freight rolling stock, plus 1:87 scale buses and scenery accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn stock at Oakville Model Trains Depot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45103915827382,"sku":"Rapido 146041","price":319.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/5131\/1286\/files\/57_e82193df-d1d9-443a-9096-a25a2dc53758.jpg?v=1779565925","url":"https:\/\/oakvillemodeltrains.com\/products\/rapido-146041-ho-scale-go-transit-mx-set-2-cab-212-coaches-2846-2857","provider":"Oakville Model Trains Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}