Railroad Passenger and Baggage Cars

Pullman-Standard 1956 Metra 7658
Pullman-Standard 1956
Metra 7658
Description:Bi-level Commuter Coach

Equipment Information

Metra 7658 is a bi-level coach designed for commuter service out of Chicago. It is known as a “gallery car” because the upper level is divided, with a gap (or “gallery”) down the middle of the car to enable the conductor to collect fares from both levels from the main or lower level.

Builder: Pullman-Standard
Year Built: 1956
Seats: 161
Length: 85ft
Width: 10ft 6in
Height: 15ft 10in
Description: bi-level commuter coach / ex CNW 25
Arrived: 2019
Condition: Incomplete / unrestored / operational

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