{"product_id":"kat372016","title":"Kato HO Scale Metra 2016 Operation North Pole EMD F40PH Locomotive #133 - DC - KAT372016","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKato HO Scale Metra 2016 Operation North Pole EMD F40PH Locomotive #133 - DC - KAT372016.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKato HO Scale EMD F40PH Operation North Pole 2016 Christmas Train - DC\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring one of Chicago's most distinctive holiday trains to your HO Scale railroad with the \u003cstrong\u003eKato HO Scale EMD F40PH Operation North Pole 2016 Christmas Train - DC\u003c\/strong\u003e. Representing the colorful F40PH associated with the 2016 Operation North Pole Christmas Train, this locomotive combines an unforgettable holiday appearance with the smooth running characteristics and precision engineering Kato locomotives are known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperation North Pole works with Chicago-area children's hospitals to create a special holiday experience for families with children facing life-threatening illnesses. The annual event includes a specially decorated Metra train, with unique exterior graphics transforming the prototype into a highly recognizable Christmas train. The 2016 Operation North Pole locomotive makes an outstanding addition to a \u003cstrong\u003eMetra collection, Chicago commuter railroad, HO Scale passenger layout, Christmas train display, or EMD F40PH locomotive collection\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDC Operation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is the \u003cstrong\u003eDC version\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it ready for operation on conventional analog DC layouts. The locomotive is also DCC-friendly, featuring an 8-pin decoder connection and provision for a 1.1-inch (28mm) speaker, giving modelers a convenient platform for a future DCC or DCC\/Sound installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKato HO Scale F40PH Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHO Scale 1:87 model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperation North Pole 2016 Christmas Train decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEMD F40PH passenger locomotive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDC operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDCC-friendly design with 8-pin decoder connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvision for a 1.1-inch (28mm) speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful five-pole motor with dual brass flywheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel electrical pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale 42-inch blackened metal wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional headlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIlluminated pre-printed numberboards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototype-specific locomotive details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for smooth and dependable Kato performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique \u003cstrong\u003eKato Operation North Pole F40PH\u003c\/strong\u003e is equally at home pulling commuter equipment, operating as part of a holiday-themed train, or displayed alongside other notable Metra and Chicago-area railroad models. Its combination of a real-world Christmas train prototype and Kato's proven HO Scale locomotive platform makes it a distinctive model for both operators and collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/kato-ho-scale-f40ph-operation-north-pole-2016-christmas-train\"\u003eKato HO Scale F40PH Operation North Pole 2016 Christmas Train models\u003c\/a\u003e, browse our complete selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/kato-ho-scale-trains\"\u003eKato HO Scale Trains\u003c\/a\u003e, shop additional \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/kato\"\u003eKato model trains\u003c\/a\u003e, or discover more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/trains\"\u003emodel trains\u003c\/a\u003e at Fusion Scale Hobbies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49542367084800,"sku":"KAT372016","price":199.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/files\/IMG_6152_9a2bde6e-078c-4749-a3e3-c4d52683a383.webp?v=1787595666","url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/products\/kat372016","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}