Towing commuters all across the Chicagoland area, the MP36PH was originally built by Motive Power Inc. for Metra starting in 2003. In 2020, Metra began repainting the entire roof section of these locos black to hide soot stains resulting in a cleaner sleaker look. Now, Kato USA is releasing this new look on their-and-true MP36PH model. Each locomotive features an operational headlight, red marker lights for push-pull operation, and is available for order in DC/Analog and DCC versions.

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.

Order Due Date: December 31, 2023

Anticipated Delivery Date: January 2024

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