MP36PH Chicago Metra #424 Product Title Refinement: MP36PH Chicago Metra #424

The MP36PH, manufactured by Motive Power Inc (MPI), is a commuter service locomotive used by regional transit agencies throughout the United States and Canada. In Chicago, IL, these distinctive locomotives operate on Metra train lines in push-pull service, running hourly commuter bi-level trains in and out of downtown stations to serve approximately 300,000 daily riders traveling to and from surrounding suburbs. The locomotive is designed to operate pulling Nippon Sharyo Gallery Bi-Level Cars. Equipped with a sophisticated lightpiping and LED system, the MP36PH has directional headlight and taillight functions across all six of its nose lights, as well as illuminated pre-printed numberboards for push/pull operation. The locomotive's heavy-duty five-pole motor and mechanism are designed to pull a 10-car bi-level consist up a 4% grade without the need for a traction tire. It also features drop-in DCC compatibility with the Train Control Systems K4D6.

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