Hot Kato 176-6122 N Chicago Metra MPI MP36PH Diesel Locomotive Standard DC #426 – Your Source for Gaming Essentials Trains

Description

This is Kato 176-6122 N CHICAGO METRA MP36PH #426. 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.

Its key features are:
The MP36PH locomotive will use 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
The locomotive’s heavy duty five-pole motor and mechanism is designed to pull a 10 car bi-level consist up a 4% grade without the need for a traction tire
The locomotive has a DCC friendly mechanism for easy upgrades from out-of-the-box analog control

Condition: Factory New (C-9)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-9)

Manufacturer: Kato
Model Number: 176-6122
Road Name: Metra (METX)
MSRP: $120.00

Scale/Era: N Scale
Model Type: Diesel Loco

The Trainz SKU for this item is P11688186.

Trainz Product Id: 11688186