{"product_id":"kat1068701s","title":"Kato N Scale MP36PH Chicago Metra Gallery Bi-Level Commuter Train 4 units w\/ Sound - 106-8701-S","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePrototype Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMP36PH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"content\"\u003eDesigned to operate pulling \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/katousa.com\/n-bi-level\/\"\u003eNippon Sharyo Gallery Bi-Level Cars\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"content\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"content\"\u003eLocomotive’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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"content\"\u003eDrop in DCC compatible with the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/tcsdcc.com\/1414\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTrain Control Systems K4D6\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"content\"\u003eSound Pre-installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"content\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNippon Sharyo Gallery Bi-Level Cars:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe modern Nippon Sharyo-built Gallery Bi-Level is based off of the same concept as the original \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/katousa.com\/n-elcap\/\"\u003eSanta Fe El Capitan\u003c\/a\u003e Bi-level design concept, whose success went on to inspire such double decker cars as Amtraks \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/katousa.com\/n-superliner\/\"\u003eSuperliners\u003c\/a\u003e and the Bombardier Bi-Level car which is also used in commuter service. Today, gallery Bi-Level cars such as those used by the Chicago Metra commuter service can be seen operating in several states across the United States, such as Virginia and California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"content\"\u003eDesigned to be pulled by either \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/katousa.com\/n-mp36ph\/\"\u003eMPI MP36PH\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/katousa.com\/n-f40ph\/\"\u003eEMD F40PH locomotives\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"content\"\u003eBi-Level cab coaches feature directional lighting for push-pull operation, with alternate illuminating headlight and taillights with an on\/off switch for mid-train operation. An optional \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/katousa.com\/n-accessories\/\"\u003eFL12\u003c\/a\u003e decoder can be installed in the place of the slider switch to provide DCC control over the directional lighting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"content\"\u003eSmooth rolling blackened metal wheels on all Bi-level cars with all-wheel electrical pickup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"content\"\u003ePre-installed Cab Car sounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53180085862684,"sku":"KAT1068701S","price":435.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/4626\/8956\/files\/106-8701.jpg?v=1760646228","url":"https:\/\/theodore-hobbies.myshopify.com\/products\/kat1068701s","provider":"Eastridge Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}