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 Amtrak’s 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.

Model Features:
• The MP36PH locomotive will use a sophisticated light piping and LED system to give it directional headlight and taillight functions across all six of its nose lights, as well as illuminated pre-printed number boards for push/pull operation.
• All cars and locomotives are DCC friendly, with FR11 decoders available for optional 11-211/212 Interior Lighting Kits with LED.
• 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.
• Smooth rolling blackened metal wheels on all Bi-level cars with all-wheel electrical pickup.

This set is part of Kato's "Starter Series" basic train line and contains a locomotive as well as three passenger cars in a single, attractive package.

Includes:
• 1 x MPI MP36PH Chicago Metra Locomotive #416
• 1 x Nippon-Sharyo Gallery Bi-Level Metra Coach #6070
• 1 x Nippon-Sharyo Gallery Bi-Level Metra Coach #6153
• 1 x Nippon-Sharyo Gallery Bi-Level Metra Cab-Coach #8507