{"product_id":"kato-176-6124-mp36ph-metra-424-standard-dc-n-scale","title":"Kato 176-6124 | MP36PH MPI - Chicago Metra #424 - Standard DC | N Scale","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Kato 176-6124 brings the modern Chicago Metra commuter scene to N scale with the MotivePower Industries MP36PH-3S in METX road number 424 — the 2020 release in gray, blue, orange, and black-roof livery. This is the Standard DC analog version (DCC ready), built on Kato's renowned 5-pole motor chassis with directional headlights and illuminated number boards for crisp push-pull operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eLooking for more N Scale locomotives? Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/trains-track\/scale-n\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eN Scale Trains \u0026amp; Track\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/track-tools-accessories\/scale-n\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eN Scale Track \u0026amp; Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty 5-pole motor with dual brass flywheels and all-wheel drive — engineered to pull a 10-car bi-level consist up a 4% grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDirectional LED headlights and illuminated number boards across all six nose lights, plus rear taillight functions for prototypical push-pull operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDCC ready — drop-in compatible with Train Control Systems K4D6 or ESU LokSound 5 micro decoders for sound and DCC upgrades\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMagnetic knuckle couplers for reliable operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCrisp Chicago Metra livery (gray, blue, orange with black roof) with sharp printed graphics and applied detail parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eScale: N (1:160)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eMore Information\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eKato\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e176-6124\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eN (1:160)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eChicago Metra (METX)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e424\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocomotive Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDiesel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrototype\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMotivePower Industries MP36PH-3S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDCC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDCC Ready (Standard DC analog)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eModern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Curve Radius\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e9-3\/4\" (249mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this DCC equipped?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — this is the Standard DC analog version. It is, however, DCC ready and accepts a drop-in Train Control Systems K4D6 decoder or ESU LokSound 5 micro for sound + DCC operation without hard wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the minimum operating radius?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9-3\/4\" (249mm) — works on Kato Unitrack curves R249 and larger, but wider curves are recommended for best appearance with this long-hood prototype.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this come with bi-level cars?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, this is the locomotive only. Kato makes matching bi-level Metra commuter cars sold separately to build a complete consist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does this differ from the 176-6123 release?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 176-6124 is Metra #424 in the updated 2020 livery; the 176-6123 is Metra #403 in the earlier paint scheme. Mechanically they're the same chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48206767882495,"sku":"176-6124","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0443\/5968\/0161\/files\/image_8209c889-605d-4e68-850a-71cebe00d766.jpg?v=1771700139","url":"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/products\/kato-176-6124-mp36ph-metra-424-standard-dc-n-scale","provider":"Squeaky's Trains \u0026 Things","version":"1.0","type":"link"}