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Jan 9, 2020 - N Scale
Kato - N Scale - MPI MP36PH Virginia Railway Expres Starter Series Sets + Locomotives w/ DCC Install
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. For the Virginia Railway Express, the sleek, modern MP36PH is the first original locomotive series that the railway has operated, their previous passenger equipment being rebuilds and carry-overs from ex-Amtrak service, and represents the growing potential of commuter service in the US Capitol region.
The Virginia Railway Express MP36PH Starter Series set and individual locomotive will be available for the first time with pre-installed DCC as a standard
Distributor item! Kato USA is now accepting orders for delivery at the end of January! Order yours today!
MP36PH VRE Gallery Bi-Level Commuter Train Starter Series 4-Unit Set with Pre-Installed DCC
• MPI MP36PH Locomotive VRE #V53 with DCC Installed
• Gallery Bi-Level Coach Virginia Railway Express #V808
• Gallery Bi-Level Coach Virginia Railway Express #V819
• Gallery Bi-Level Cab-Coach Virginia Railway Express #V712
MPI MP36PH Virginia Railway Express #V52 With Pre-Installed DCC
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.
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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! |
Order Due Date: January 31, 2020
Anticipated Delivery Date: February 2020
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