{"product_id":"kat372016dcc","title":"Kato HO Scale Metra 2016 Operation North Pole EMD F40PH Locomotive #133 - DCC - KAT372016DCC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKato HO Scale Metra 2016 Operation North Pole EMD F40PH Locomotive #133 - DCC - KAT372016DCC.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKato HO Scale EMD F40PH Operation North Pole 2016 Christmas Train - DCC\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring the colorful 2016 Operation North Pole Christmas Train to your digitally controlled HO Scale railroad with the \u003cstrong\u003eKato HO Scale EMD F40PH Operation North Pole 2016 Christmas Train - DCC\u003c\/strong\u003e. Based on the specially decorated F40PH associated with Operation North Pole's annual Chicago-area holiday train, this distinctive model combines an unforgettable prototype with Kato's smooth-running HO Scale locomotive engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperation North Pole works with Chicago-area children's hospitals to provide a memorable holiday experience for families with children facing life-threatening illnesses. A specially decorated Metra train is an important part of the annual event, with unique holiday graphics creating a real-world Christmas train unlike ordinary commuter equipment. The 2016 Operation North Pole F40PH is an excellent choice for \u003cstrong\u003eMetra modelers, Chicago commuter railroad enthusiasts, F40PH collectors, passenger train layouts, and HO Scale Christmas train displays\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDCC Equipped\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is the \u003cstrong\u003eDCC version\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing digital command control for operation on compatible DCC layouts. DCC control gives model railroaders independent locomotive operation and greater flexibility when incorporating the Operation North Pole F40PH into a digitally controlled passenger or commuter railroad.\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\u003eDCC equipped\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\u003eDetailed pilot, rear platform and cab roof arrangement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth-running Kato HO Scale drive system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're recreating Chicago-area commuter operations, building a collection of Metra locomotives, assembling a holiday train, or simply looking for an unusual prototype, the \u003cstrong\u003eKato HO Scale Operation North Pole 2016 F40PH DCC locomotive\u003c\/strong\u003e offers an eye-catching combination of prototype history, holiday graphics, digital operation, and Kato performance.\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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/kato-ho-scale-trains\"\u003eKato HO Scale Trains\u003c\/a\u003e, shop our complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/kato\"\u003eKato\u003c\/a\u003e selection, or discover additional \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/esu-dcc-decoders-electronics\"\u003eESU DCC Decoders \u0026amp; Electronics\u003c\/a\u003e for your model railroad at Fusion Scale Hobbies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49542367543552,"sku":"KAT372016DCC","price":292.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/files\/IMG_6152.webp?v=1787595630","url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/products\/kat372016dcc","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}