Kato N scale Chicago METRA bi-level commuter train 3 car passenge car set with MP36PH locomotive.

The Motive Power International MP36PH, which uses a 16-cylinder MPI 645F3B diesel engine as its prime mover, is used by a number of cities across the country for commuter service, their often distinctive and colorful paint schemes serving to make these locomotives the “figureheads” for local commuter service. Chicago METRA has ordered 27 of these locomotives, which were built and delivered from 2003 through 2004.

The modern Nippon Sharyo-built Gallery Bi-Level is based off of the same concept as the original Santa Fe “El Capitan” Bi-level design concept, whose success went on to inspire such double decker cars as Amtrak’s Superliners 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.

Set includes:

• 1-MP36PH Locomotive Chicago METRA #427
• 1-Gallery Bi-Level Coach Chicago METRA #6070
• 1-Gallery Bi-Level Coach Chicago METRA #6153
• 1-Gallery Bi-Level Cab-Coach Chicago METRA #8507

Features:

• The MP36PH locomotive uses a sophisticated light piping and LED system to give it directional headlight and taillight functions across all six of its nose lights, as well as illuminated pre-printed number boards 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
• All cars and locomotives are DCC friendly
• Optional Interior Lighting Kits with LED
• Bi-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
• Smooth rolling blackened metal wheels on all Bi-level cars with all-wheel electrical pickup

Fully detailed interiors can be lit with optional Kato interior lighting kit.