HO Comet Car: SEPTA - Rebuilt: Coach #2516

The Comet represents a pivotal evolution in commuter rail design. Originally introduced by Pullman-Standard between 1970 and 1973 for the Erie-Lackawanna Railroad, these iconic cars were engineered for New Jersey's commuter services. SEPTA integrated Comet cars into their fleet beginning in 1987, with additional original E-L/NJT units joining operations in 2008. This HO scale model captures Coach #2516 in its rebuilt configuration, reflecting decades of refinement. The Comet design progressed from low-platform-only specifications to accommodate both high and low platform boarding, incorporating modern amenities including onboard washrooms, accessible seating, and the distinctive wide center door introduced after 1990. A detailed collectible for enthusiasts of Northeast corridor railroad heritage. The Rapido Trains HO scale Comet Cars features:  Designed from field measurements as well as original blueprints and documents. Full interior detail including individual seats, and unparalleled underbody detail incl. all pipes and boxes Extremely free-rolling inside-bearing trucks with metal wheelsets Tinted windows and accurate painting and lettering All-wheel electrical pickup and advanced circuitry for flicker-free lighting on both DC and DCC layouts Coaches feature controllable interior and end marker lights using the included magnetic wand Cab Coach lighting controlled using the magnetic wand on both DC and DCC layouts