{"product_id":"kato-37-6573-ho-chicago-metra-city-of-elmhurst-f40ph-diesel-locomotive-163-ex","title":"Kato 37-6573 HO Chicago Metra \"City of Elmhurst\" F40PH Diesel Locomotive #163 EX","description":"This is Kato 37-6573 HO F40PH Chicago Metra #163\/City of Elmhurst. The EMD F40PH is synonymous with the Amtrak era of American passenger trains. Although it has been retired from Amtrak service, it operated for over 20 years. It continues to be the motive power for commuter railroads all over the United States, including the Chicago Metra. Over 400 F40PH locomotives have been manufactured by EMD in various configurations, with the Chicago Metra owning the largest number of the surviving units and operating them to this day, alongside the newer MPI built MP36PH.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe new Chicago Metra F40PH has a number of new tooling details such as remolded rear grab iron sections, new roof details to represent the current Metra look, and new cab air conditioning units that give the Metra version of the F40PH its own specific style! Each HO EMD F40PH Chicago Metra carries a unique city name in addition to the standard locomotive number.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts key features are:\u003cbr\u003ePerfectly suited to pull Kato's new Metra Bi-Level commuter cars\u003cbr\u003eDirectional headlights and illuminated ditch lights\u003cbr\u003eDCC and Sound friendly with 8 pin plug and 1.1 (28mm) speaker opening\u003cbr\u003eIlluminated pre-printed numberboards\u003cbr\u003ePowerful five pole motor with dual brass flywheels\u003cbr\u003eAll wheel electrical pickup from scale 42 blackened metal wheels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis item has been graded per TCA standards C-7: Excellent based on visual appearance. There are light scuff marks and scratches on the surface of this item. The overall appearance of this item may be improved with a gentle and thorough cleaning. The wheels show signs of average use. The original box is not included. The instruction manual is not included. This item has been serviced by our repair department. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Excellent.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent (\u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"C-7: All original: minute scratches and paint nicks; no rust or missing parts; no distortion of parts. Standards for all toy train related accessory items apply to the visual appearance of the item and do not consider the operating functionality of the equipment. Condition and Grading Standards are subjective, at best, and are intended to act as a guide.\"\u003eC-7\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperational Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"This item has been repaired and operates as expected.\"\u003eFunctional\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kato\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37-6573\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metra (METX)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\/Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e HO Scale\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diesel Loco\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Trainz SKU for this item is 6278894. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6px !important; color: #d3d3d3 !important; line-height: 8px !important;\"\u003eTrainz Product Id: 11663335\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44205228851322,"sku":"6278894","price":114.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1260\/4747\/files\/20260904-140953-C5-Trainz-6278894-01.jpg?v=1788984946","url":"https:\/\/www.trainz.com\/products\/kato-37-6573-ho-chicago-metra-city-of-elmhurst-f40ph-diesel-locomotive-163-ex","provider":"Trainz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}