KATO USA

Precision Railroad Models

N MPI MP36PH

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 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.
  • CLICK HERE for an Exploded Parts Diagram

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 #

176-6123

Description

N MP36PH Chicago Metra Black Roof*

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 #

176-6124

Description

N MP36PH Chicago Metra Black Roof*

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 #

106-8701

Description

N MP36PH Chicago METRA Gallery Bi-Level Commuter Train "Starter Series" 4-Car Set*

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.

*Chicago RTA Licensed Products. **VRE Licensed Products

Click here for a listing of past models (for reference only)

Contact Detail

  • 100 Remington Road Schaumburg, IL 60173
  • 847-781-9500
  • 847-781-9570
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