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N MP36PH Chicago Metra Gallery Bi-Level Commuter Train 4 units w/ Sound

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N MP36PH Chicago Metra Gallery Bi-Level Commuter Train 4 units w/ Sound
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N MP36PH Chicago Metra Gallery Bi-Level Commuter Train 4 units w/ Sound

Item No. KAT106-8701-S
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Releasing January 2026
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  • (1) N MP36PH Chicago Metra Gallery Bi-Level Commuter Train Set

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.

Nippon Sharyo Gallery Bi-Level Cars

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 Amtraks 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.

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
  • Sound Pre-installed
  • Designed to be pulled by either MPI MP36PH EMD F40PH locomotives
  • 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. An optional decoder can be installed in the place of the slider switch to provide DCC control over the directional lighting.
  • Smooth rolling blackened metal wheels on all Bi-level cars with all-wheel electrical pickup.
  • Pre-installed Cab Car sounds

Product Specifications

Manufacturer # 106-8701-S