Description
The Comet might be the most recognizable single-level commuter car in North America. Originally designed by Pullman-Standard for the NJDOT (with Erie-Lackawanna operating the service), the Comet was picked up by Bombardier in the early 1980s and built for NJ TRANSIT, MBTA, Metro-North and Montréal's STCUM (later AMT). Most are still in service today, either as originally built or after major rebuilds. In 2025 MBTA wrapped a Comet in a special Massachusetts 250 anniversary scheme honoring the Revolutionary War — a one-of-a-kind paint job that Rapido's new release captures.
Rapido's N scale Comet returns with new schemes spanning AMT (Montréal), CDOT/CTrail, NJ TRANSIT, MBTA and the special Massachusetts 250 wrap. The model features full underbody and interior detail, correct inside-bearing trucks with metal wheelsets, accurate tinted windows, fully controllable interior and exterior lighting including marker lights, headlights and ditch lights, and all-wheel electrical pickup for constant illumination on both DC and DCC layouts.
Sold as three-packs (cab car + two coaches) and as single coaches; the MBTA 250 coach is offered as a single car. Suggested minimum radius is 14". Order deadline was February 16, 2026. Pre-orders require a 25% deposit; balance collected when stock arrives.
This unit: N Comet Car: MBTA - Late Scheme: Set #1 (Cab Car and 2 Coaches)
- Most recognizable single-level commuter car in North America
- Full underbody and interior detail; tinted windows; correct inside-bearing trucks with metal wheelsets
- Fully controllable interior and exterior lighting — markers, headlights, ditch lights
- All-wheel electrical pickup for constant lighting on DC and DCC
- Special MBTA Massachusetts 250 commemorative scheme available
- 14" minimum radius
- Three-packs (cab + 2 coaches) and single coaches available
📦 Preorder details:
Expected ship date: see the Rapido Product Delivery Schedule for the latest dates
25% deposit required at checkout, balance charged when product ships.
Preorder cancellation: 7 days from order date; deposit non-refundable after that.
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