Kato N 1068705-DCC MP36PH & Bi-Level Commuter Train Set, Virginia Railway Express (DCC Equipped)

KatoSKU: 4021068705DCC

Description

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.

Designed to operate pulling Nippon Sharyo Gallery Bi-Level CarsThe 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.

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