In addition to these classic brick buildings, VRE trains also stop
at 15 other stations, mostly modern “bus stop” type structures
consisting of a concrete platform and a canopy. A few of these
are more significant edifices, including the VRE/Amtrak station
in Quantico.
Modeling Options
As previously mentioned, Kato has released Motive Power
International MP36PH locomotives and Nippon Sharyo-built
Gallery Bi-Level car sets in several road names, including
VRE. Wheels of Time offers the former-Metra cars in VRE and
Caltrain paint, as well as the original CNW and SP schemes.
Con-Cor also offers both a smooth-side and corrugated version
of these cars in a variety of schemes. Some of the mostly-silver
9: VRE V53 carries passengers home from work. Readily-
available equipment can add commuter operation to any
modern layout.
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