The modern Nippon Sharyo-built Gallery Bi-Level is based off of the same concept as the original Santa Fe “El Capitan” Bi-level design concept, whose success went on to inspire such double decker cars as Amtrak’s Superliners and the Bombardier Bi-Level car which is also used in commuter service. Today, gallery Bi-Level cars such as those used by the Chicago Metra commuter service can be seen operating in several states across the United States, such as Virginia and California.

 Kato will re-issue the Chicago Metra Bi-Level Gallery Car bookcase sets (3-cars in a bookcase style packaging) this Autumn as well as restocking the subsequent Chicago Metra Starter Sets (both 106-0031 and 106-0032).