Kato N Scale Kobo Custom MP36PH Metro Transit Northstar #503 176-6126-KB5 New

Description

This is a brand new N Scale locomotive from Kato. This is Kobo Custom MPI MP36PH Minneapolis-St Paul Metro Transit Northstar #503 - Kato 176-6126-KB5. This is in brand new condition. Model is DC, but is ready for DCC installation. Buyer to pay FREE shipping in the US and to Canada - I do not ship to anywhere else in the World.  Item is BRAND NEW and never operated. I pack well with plenty of cushion and in a box.
This model is DCC READY
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.
Model Features:
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
MPI MP36PH Kobo Custom Paint - MetroTransit "Northstar Line" #503
Next on the list of items to be offered as custom painted and detailed models will be the N scale MP36PH locomotive, specially done in Minneapolis-St. Paul's MetroTransit "Northstar Line" Paint Scheme! A beautiful display piece, this loco can be operated with other manufacturer's Bombardier style bi-level cars!