KATO USA
Precision Railroad Models
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.
Detail Photos; click for higher resolution images
Chicago Metra "Black Roof" (Front)
Chicago Metra "Black Roof" (Rear)
Chicago Metra MP36PH
Front views of both the Metra Locomotive and Cab-Coach
Virginia Railway Express MP36
Front views of both the VRE Locomotive and Cab-Coach
Comparison shot of the Metra and VRE, showing the differences in rear roof details.
Comparison shot of the Metra and VRE, showing differences in nose and cab roof details.
Videos:
Watch the Chicago Metra MP36PH and Nippon Sharyo Bi-Levels in action in this feature video on youtube – click the image to the left to open the video in a new window!
Following the release of the Metra MP36PH and Bi-Levels, Kato USA announces the Virginia Railway Express (which offers commuter service in and out of Washington D.C. to the Virginia suburbs), with fully remolded shell details to match the prototype specifications of the VRE. To see the feature video for these VRE sets on youtube, click the image to the left to open the video in a new window!
Available Releases
Stock #
Description
Road #
Msrp
Stock #
Description
176-6123-DCC: N MP36PH Chicago Metra Black Roof w/Pre-Installed DCC
Road #
403
Msrp
$140 for Analog/DC. $240 for Digital DCC.
Stock #
Description
176-6124-DCC: N MP36PH Chicago Metra Black Roof w/Pre-Installed DCC
Road #
424
Msrp
$140 for Analog/DC. $240 for Digital DCC.
Stock #
Description
106-8701-DCC: N MP36PH Chicago METRA Gallery Bi-Level Commuter Train "Starter Series" 4-Car Set w/Pre-Installed DCC
106-8701-1: N MP36PH Chicago METRA Gallery Bi-Level Commuter Train "Starter Series" 4-Car Set w/Pre-Installed Lights
Includes:
1 x MP36PH Locomotive Chicago Metra #427
1 x Gallery Bi-Level Coach Chicago Metra #6070
1 x Gallery Bi-Level Coach Chicago Metra #6153
1 x Gallery Bi-Level Cab-Coach Chicago Metra #8507
Road #
427
Msrp
$235 for Analog/DC. $335 for Digital DCC. $280 for Pre-lit Cars.
Stock #
Description
N MP36PH Virginia Railway Express Gallery Bi-Level Commuter Train "Starter Series" 4-Car Set**
Includes:
1 x MP36PH Locomotive Virginia Railway Express #V53
1 x Gallery Bi-Level Coach Virginia Railway Express #V808
1 x Gallery Bi-Level Coach Virginia Railway Express #V819
1 x Gallery Bi-Level Cab-Coach Virginia Railway Express #V712
Road #
N/A
Msrp
$185
Stock #
106-8705-DCC
Description
N MP36PH Virginia Railway Express Gallery Bi-Level Commuter Train "Starter Series" 4-Car Set* with Pre-Installed DCC
Road #
N/A
Msrp
$305
Stock #
176-6126-DCC
Description
N MP36PH Virginia Railway Express #V52** w/ DCC Installed
Road #
N/A
Msrp
$200
*Chicago RTA Licensed Products. **VRE Licensed Products
