Kato N 176-6124 DCC Ready Motive Power Industries MPI MP36PH Metra #424

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Kato N 176-6124 DCC Ready Motive Power Industries MPI MP36PH Metra #424 

2020, gray, blue, orange, black roof

Prototype Information:
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 light piping and LED system to give it directional headlight and taillight functions across all six of its nose lights, as well as illuminated pre-printed number boards 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 TCS 1414 Decoder, sold separately.