176-6123-S MP36PH Chicago Metra 403 - DCC-Sound

1:160 scale model produced by Kato. This model is ready-to-run straight out of the box and would make a excellent addition to any model railway collection.

Features:

• DCC Sound Model
• This model mainly operates in USA
• This model is decorated in Chicago Metra company markings
• Advanced light piping and LED system providing directional headlight and taillight functions across all six nose lights
• Illuminated pre-printed number boards for authentic push-pull operation
• Heavy-duty five-pole motor and drivetrain, capable of pulling a 10-car bi-level consist up a 4% grade without traction tires
• Drop-in DCC compatible with Train Control Systems K4D6, allowing seamless integration with digital layouts

Details

The MP36PH from Motive Power Inc (MPI) is a powerful commuter locomotive widely used by regional transit agencies across the United States and Canada. In Chicago, Illinois, these distinctive locomotives operate on Metra train lines in push-pull service, hauling hourly commuter bi-level trains to and from the downtown stations.

Designed to handle the demands of modern commuter traffic, the MP36PH serves approximately 300,000 daily passengers, efficiently connecting the city with its surrounding suburbs. A must-have for collectors of North American commuter rail models, this locomotive combines authentic detailing with operational realism for any model railway layout.