Rapido (208514) | CTA 2600 Budd Series 'L' Cars | 2-Car Pair | Chicago Transit Authority CTA #3179 & 3180 | Work Motor Scheme | DCC/Sound | HO Scale [PRE-ORDER]

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Rapido HO Scale CTA 2600-Series “L” Cars #3179 + 3180

DCC/Sound • Work Motor Scheme • 2-Car Set

Add a distinctive piece of Chicago rapid transit operations to your HO scale layout with Rapido’s CTA 2600-series “L” cars in the Work Motor scheme.

Product Overview

Rapido’s HO scale CTA 2600-series “L” cars bring Chicago rapid transit modeling to life with impressive detail, compact layout flexibility, lighting, and DCC/Sound operation. This 2-car set represents cars #3179 and #3180 in the Work Motor scheme, giving modelers a unique CTA variation beyond standard passenger service. With one powered car, one unpowered car, detailed interiors, illuminated signboards, directional marker lighting, and sound-equipped performance, this set is ideal for adding maintenance-of-way character, yard movement variety, or a standout CTA collectible to your layout.

CTA 2600-Series Work Motor Cars

The CTA 2600-series cars were built by Budd and became one of the most recognizable fleets in Chicago rapid transit service. Known for their stainless-steel construction and long service life, these cars worked across the CTA system for decades and became closely associated with the everyday look and sound of Chicago’s “L.”

Work motor cars add a particularly interesting dimension to transit modeling. Used in support roles rather than regular passenger service, they help tell the behind-the-scenes story of maintaining and operating a busy urban railway. This Work Motor scheme gives Rapido’s CTA 2600-series model a distinctive look that stands out in yards, maintenance scenes, work trains, or collector displays.

Product Features

•CTA 2600 Budd Series 'L' Cars features:

•NEWLY ADDED! Unpowered 2-car sets to lengthen your L train!

•Two-car sets feature one powered and one unpowered 2600-series car

•Power car uses coreless truck motors

•Fully detailed interior includes amazing seat and decoration details

•Operating headlights, marker lights and interior lighting on both ends

•Working “destination” marker lights with directional on both ends

•Lighted front and rear signboards

•Fully detailed underbodies

•Wire grab irons

•DC/DCC ready or Dual-Mode DCC/Sound

•Suggested minimum radius: 12”

Why We Love This Model

The Work Motor scheme gives this CTA 2600-series set a lot of personality. It is still unmistakably a Chicago “L” car, but with a specialized operating role that makes it feel different from a standard passenger-service release. The DCC/Sound version adds movement, presence, and atmosphere, while the lighted interiors, signboards, directional marker lights, and detailed underbody work make it a strong choice for transit collectors and layout operators who want something a little more unique.

Reserve Yours for This Limited Production Run

Add an uncommon CTA work-service look to your HO scale roster with Rapido’s 2600-series “L” cars #3139 and #3140. With DCC/Sound operation, detailed lighting, compact-radius capability, and a distinctive Work Motor appearance, this set is a standout addition for Chicago transit scenes and serious CTA collections.

This is a Pre-Order Item

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