Kato N Scale MP36PH Chicago Metra #424 w/ Sound - 176-6124-S

Prototype Information

MP36PH:

Manufactured by Motive Power Inc (MPI), the MP36PH is a commuter service locomotive that is utilized by regional transit agencies all across the United States and Canada. In Chicago, IL, these distinct locomotives operate on Metra train lines in push-pull service, running hourly commuter bi-level trains in and out of the downtown stations to serve the approximately 300,000 daily riders that use it to go to and from the surrounding suburbs.

Model Features:

• Designed to operate pulling Nippon Sharyo Gallery Bi-Level Cars
• The MP36PH locomotive uses a sophisticated lightpiping and LED system to give it directional headlight and taillight functions across all six of its nose lights, as well as illuminated pre-printed numberboards for push/pull operation.
• Locomotive’s heavy duty five-pole motor and mechanism designed to pull a 10 car bi-level consist up a 4% grade without the need for a traction tire.
• Drop in DCC compatible with the Train Control Systems K4D6.
• Sound Pre-installed