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