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Add a staple of the coal industry to your HO Scale railroad with this WalthersMainline 50’ Bethgon Coalporter Coal Gondola, decorated for Norfolk Southern #10520. Built by Bethlehem Steel’s Johnstown American Corporation, the Bethgon’s all-aluminum body and unique trough-style bottom maximize coal-hauling capacity. With no bottom discharge chutes, these cars unload by rotary dump and run in long unit trains across the modern North American network. Looking for more HO rolling stock or track? Browse our HO Scale Trains & Track and HO Track, Tools & Accessories collections. Features Ready-to-run 50’ Bethgon Coalporter gondola All-aluminum prototype with trough-style bottom for maximum coal capacity Crisply printed graphics and legible stencils on car sides and ends Individually molded and applied internal bracing Scale 36" diameter turned metal wheels Genuine Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers Add your own coal load (Chooch flexible loads sold separately); pairs with the Cornerstone Rotary Dumper (933-4170) Appropriate for layouts set from the 1970s to the present day Scale: HO Scale (1:87) More Information Brand WalthersMainline Item Number 910-57214 Scale HO Scale (1:87) Car Type 50’ Bethgon Coalporter Gondola Road Name Norfolk Southern Road Number #10520 Era Modern (1970s–Present) Coupler Knuckle (Proto MAX) Wheels 36" Metal Condition New UPC 616374231935 Frequently Asked Questions Does the car come with a coal load?No — it’s modeled empty so you can add your own. Chooch flexible coal loads (sold separately) drop right in. Are couplers and wheels installed?Yes. It’s ready to run with genuine knuckle couplers and 36" metal wheelsets already mounted. What scale and era is this?HO Scale (1:87), appropriate for layouts from the 1970s to the present day. Can I run several together?Absolutely — Bethgons run in long unit coal trains. We stock matching road numbers so you can build a realistic consist.

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Add a staple of the coal industry to your HO Scale railroad with this WalthersMainline 50’ Bethgon Coalporter Coal Gondola, decorated for Norfolk Southern #10406. Built by Bethlehem Steel’s Johnstown American Corporation, the Bethgon’s all-aluminum body and unique trough-style bottom maximize coal-hauling capacity. With no bottom discharge chutes, these cars unload by rotary dump and run in long unit trains across the modern North American network. Looking for more HO rolling stock or track? Browse our HO Scale Trains & Track and HO Track, Tools & Accessories collections. Features Ready-to-run 50’ Bethgon Coalporter gondola All-aluminum prototype with trough-style bottom for maximum coal capacity Crisply printed graphics and legible stencils on car sides and ends Individually molded and applied internal bracing Scale 36" diameter turned metal wheels Genuine Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers Add your own coal load (Chooch flexible loads sold separately); pairs with the Cornerstone Rotary Dumper (933-4170) Appropriate for layouts set from the 1970s to the present day Scale: HO Scale (1:87) More Information Brand WalthersMainline Item Number 910-57213 Scale HO Scale (1:87) Car Type 50’ Bethgon Coalporter Gondola Road Name Norfolk Southern Road Number #10406 Era Modern (1970s–Present) Coupler Knuckle (Proto MAX) Wheels 36" Metal Condition New UPC 616374231928 Frequently Asked Questions Does the car come with a coal load?No — it’s modeled empty so you can add your own. Chooch flexible coal loads (sold separately) drop right in. Are couplers and wheels installed?Yes. It’s ready to run with genuine knuckle couplers and 36" metal wheelsets already mounted. What scale and era is this?HO Scale (1:87), appropriate for layouts from the 1970s to the present day. Can I run several together?Absolutely — Bethgons run in long unit coal trains. We stock matching road numbers so you can build a realistic consist.

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The Rapido 123010-6 is an HO scale model of the Pennsylvania Railroad's X31a class 40' double-door steel boxcar in the late "Shadow Keystone" paint scheme as road number #69492. Rapido's signature state-of-the-art tooling captures the X31a's distinctive rounded roof, separate wire grab irons, crisp dimensional data, and accurate PRR 2D-F12 trucks with free-rolling turned-metal wheelsets. A premium-detail PRR boxcar that's a standout in any transition-era through early-modern roster. Looking for more HO scale rolling stock? Browse our HO Trains & Track and our full rolling stock lineup. Features Highly detailed PRR class X31a 40' double-door steel boxcar Authentic late Shadow Keystone PRR paint and lettering, road number #69492 Separate wire grab irons, brake details, and dimensional placards PRR 2D-F12 trucks with free-rolling turned-metal wheelsets Body-mounted knuckle couplers, Kadee-compatible Ready-to-run - no assembly required More Information Brand Rapido Trains Item Number 123010-6 Scale HO (1:87) Car Type 40' X31a Double-Door Boxcar Road Name Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) Paint Scheme Late Shadow Keystone Road Number #69492 Trucks PRR 2D-F12 with metal wheels Couplers Knuckle (Kadee-compatible) Era Transition through Early Modern Condition New UPC 48502620750079 FAQ What is the X31a "Shadow Keystone" scheme?The Pennsylvania Railroad's late-period boxcar livery used a darker outline ("shadow") behind the keystone herald. It ran on PRR boxcars from the mid-1950s through the Penn Central merger in 1968 and is one of the most distinctive freight schemes of the transition era. What era does this car fit?X31a boxcars were built from 1934 onward and remained in service through the PRR and Penn Central eras into the late 1970s. The late Shadow Keystone scheme places this car firmly in the mid-1950s through 1968. Will the couplers work with my Kadee fleet?Yes - the included knuckle couplers are body-mounted and Kadee-compatible. Are the wheels metal?Yes - Rapido's standard turned-metal 33" wheelsets, mounted in the correct PRR 2D-F12 truck.

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The Bachmann 19702 brings real motion to your HO scale layout — a 40' Animated Stock Car in Southern Railway green with four horse heads that bob in and out of the side windows as the car rolls down the rails. It's a Silver Series freight car, so you get metal wheelsets, operating sliding doors, and body-mounted E-Z Mate Mark II couplers along with the animation. A classic novelty piece that doubles as a working stock car for any post-WWII era layout. Looking for more HO scale rolling stock? Browse our HO Trains & Track and the full Bachmann lineup. Features Animated horse heads — four heads peek through side windows as the car moves Authentic Southern Railway green paint with white lettering and #45659 reporting marks Operating sliding side doors Bachmann Silver Series — metal wheelsets on plastic axles Body-mounted E-Z Mate Mark II knuckle couplers (Kadee-compatible) Ready-to-run — no assembly required More Information Brand Bachmann (Silver Series) Item Number 19702 Scale HO (1:87) Car Type 40' Animated Stock Car Road Name Southern Railway (Green) Road Number #45659 Animation Four horse heads visible through side windows Couplers E-Z Mate Mark II (Kadee-compatible) Wheels Metal Doors Operating sliding side doors Era Steam / Transition / Mid-Century Condition New UPC 022899197029 FAQ How does the animation work?Four horse heads mounted inside the car bob in and out of the side windows as the wheels turn — no batteries or wiring needed. Just roll the car on regular track and the action begins. Is this DCC compatible?This is an unpowered freight car, so it runs on any DC or DCC layout with no electronics inside. Will the couplers work with my Kadee fleet?Yes. Bachmann's E-Z Mate Mark II knuckle couplers are body-mounted and fully compatible with Kadee #5, #58, and other standard HO knuckle couplers. What era does this car fit?Stock cars like this one saw heavy use from the steam era through the late 1960s. The Southern Railway green scheme fits transition-era through early modern layouts.

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This Atlas Master Line HO scale FMC 5347 single-door box car delivers a crisp rendering of one of the most common boxcar designs still rolling on modern freight railroads. Finished in CSX's bold blue-and-yellow livery with reflective conspicuity marks, road number #142681 makes a natural fit for any 1980s-to-present layout or interchange scene. Specifications Brand Atlas Model Railroad Co. Series Master Line Item Number 20007597 Scale HO Scale (1:87) Type FMC 5347 Single-Door Box Car Road Name CSX Road Number #142681 Color Blue with Yellow lettering and conspicuity marks Era Modern (1980s–Present) Material Plastic with etched-metal details Roof Style X-Panel Roof Couplers AccuMate Knuckle Couplers Wheels Blackened-Metal RP-25 Condition Brand New in Original Box Features Accurate FMC 5347 cubic-foot single-door box car prototype from the 1970s still in modern freight service. Wire grab irons and etched-metal details for a clean, scale-fidelity appearance. X-Panel roof and correct body styling typical of CSX's Plate C box car fleet. Factory-painted and printed CSX livery with sharp, legible graphics and yellow reflective conspicuity striping. Equipped with AccuMate magnetic knuckle couplers — drop-in compatible with Kadee and most HO couplers. Blackened, metal RP-25 wheelsets roll smoothly through turnouts and crossings. Frequently Asked Questions Is this boxcar ready to run out of the box?Yes. It's fully assembled, painted, and lettered with AccuMate couplers and metal wheels installed — just set it on the track. What era does this fit?Modern era, from the 1980s to present day. The reflective conspicuity marks indicate post-2005 appearance, but it works well for any layout from the 1980s forward. Will the AccuMate couplers work with my Kadee-equipped cars?Yes. AccuMate couplers are fully compatible with Kadee #5 and most other HO knuckle couplers. What's the minimum radius?Like most 50-foot HO freight cars, it runs best on 18" radius curves or larger. Tighter radii may work but aren't recommended. Looking for more CSX rolling stock? Check out our HO Scale Rolling Stock, HO Scale, and Boxcars collections.

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This Value Trains USA 40' Pullman-Standard PS-1 boxcar wears Union Pacific's classic "Ship & Travel" scheme in boxcar red with crisp printed graphics. The PS-1 was the most popular boxcar design of the postwar era, and this N scale model captures the look with sharp lettering and accurate proportions. Equipped with Micro-Trains couplers, trucks, and wheels for smooth, reliable operation right out of the box. Looking for more N Scale rolling stock? Browse our N Scale Trains & Track and N Scale Track & Accessories. Features Crisp printed graphics featuring Union Pacific's "Ship & Travel" slogan in boxcar red Equipped with Micro-Trains Line couplers for reliable coupling and smooth operation Micro-Trains trucks and metal wheels included 100% made in the USA by Value Trains USA Ready to run — no assembly required Scale: N Scale (1:160) More Information Brand Value Trains USA Item Number N40-304-100014 Scale N Scale (1:160) Car Type 40' PS-1 Boxcar Road Name Union Pacific (UP) Road Number 100014 Era Modern Coupler Micro-Trains Condition New UPC 48387481764095 FAQ What couplers does this boxcar use?This model comes equipped with Micro-Trains Line couplers, which are the N scale standard and compatible with most N scale rolling stock. Does this car have metal wheels?Yes, it comes with Micro-Trains trucks and metal wheels for better tracking and added weight. Is this car sold individually or as part of a set?This car is sold individually. Value Trains USA also offers multi-car sets in the same series if you're looking to build a full consist. What era does this car represent?The Union Pacific "Ship & Travel" scheme is a modern-era commemorative paint scheme, making it suitable for modern or heritage-themed layouts.

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The Value Trains 40-004 is a fully assembled HO scale 40-foot PS-1 boxcar painted in the Union Pacific Flag Heritage Scheme — UP's current Building America Armour Yellow with the prominent U.S. flag graphic. Lettered as #3013, this car represents one of Value Trains USA's eight Union Pacific releases and is built in Missouri with Kadee couplers and metal-wheel roller bearing trucks already installed. Looking for more HO Scale rolling stock? Browse our HO Scale Trains & Track and HO Scale Track & Accessories. Features Crisp printed graphics in Union Pacific's current Flag scheme over Armour Yellow paint 40' PS-1 (Pullman-Standard) prototype — one of the most numerous boxcar designs ever built Equipped with Kadee-made metal knuckle couplers, ready to run out of the box Roller bearing trucks with metal wheels for smooth, quiet operation and proper weight Plastic brake wheel and separately applied detail parts Designed and assembled in Missouri, USA Scale: HO (1:87) More Information Brand Value Trains USA Item Number 40-004 Scale HO (1:87) Car Type 40' PS-1 Boxcar Road Name Union Pacific (Flag Heritage Scheme) Road Number #3013 Era Modern Coupler Kadee metal knuckle Wheels Metal, roller bearing trucks Country of Origin Made in USA (Missouri) Condition New UPC 48387427762431 FAQ What era does this boxcar fit?The Flag Heritage scheme is part of UP's current Building America branding, so this car runs anywhere from the early 2000s through today's modern era. Are the couplers Kadee-compatible?Yes — Value Trains ships these cars with Kadee-made metal knuckle couplers right out of the box, so they work with any Kadee or Kadee-compatible knuckle coupler on your roster. Are the wheels metal?Yes. Roller bearing trucks come fitted with metal wheels for proper weight, smoother running, and less track contamination than plastic wheels. Is this part of a set?The Flag Heritage car is one of eight Union Pacific releases from Value Trains. Each is sold individually here, but they were also offered together as a collector eight-pack.

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The Value Trains 40-075 is an HO scale 40' PS-1 boxcar lettered for Union Pacific in the colorful Turbine Commemorative paint scheme - a tribute to UP's iconic Big Blow gas turbine-electric locomotives that hauled freight across the western mainlines from the late 1940s through 1970. Bright UP Armour Yellow with red and white striping makes this car a standout addition to any post-war or modern UP train. Looking for more HO scale rolling stock? Browse our HO Trains & Track and our full rolling stock lineup. Features Pullman-Standard PS-1 40' steel boxcar - the most common postwar-era boxcar prototype Authentic Union Pacific Turbine Commemorative paint scheme with crisp Armour Yellow body and red-and-white striping Road number #29 with full UP lettering and reporting marks Knuckle couplers, body-mounted - ready to run on any HO layout Plastic wheelsets on free-rolling trucks Detailed underbody with brake gear More Information Brand Value Trains Item Number 40-075 Scale HO (1:87) Car Type 40' PS-1 Boxcar Road Name Union Pacific Paint Scheme Turbine Commemorative Road Number #29 Era Transition Era through Modern (1947-Present) Couplers Knuckle (Kadee-compatible) Condition New UPC 48387410919679 FAQ What is the "Turbine Commemorative" scheme?Union Pacific applied this colorful Armour Yellow with red-and-white striping scheme to commemorate the railroad's massive gas turbine-electric "Big Blow" locomotives - 8,500 HP behemoths that hauled freight across the western mainlines from the late 1940s through 1970. What era does this car fit?PS-1 boxcars were built from 1947 through the 1960s and remained in service for decades. This scheme places it firmly in transition-era through modern UP rosters. Will the couplers work with my Kadee fleet?Yes - the included knuckle couplers are body-mounted and Kadee-compatible, mating with virtually any standard HO scale knuckle coupler. Is this DCC compatible?This is an unpowered freight car, so it runs on any DC or DCC layout - no electronics inside.

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Value Trains 40-009 — a fully assembled HO scale 40' PS-1 boxcar wearing the Rio Grande heritage scheme paint that Union Pacific applied as part of its fallen-flag tribute series. The PS-1 was the workhorse Pullman-Standard boxcar of the 1950s and 60s, and seeing one rolling in classic Rio Grande Aspen Gold with bold black lettering is a great way to keep the D&RGW name alive on a modern UP-themed layout. Crisp lettering, factory-applied details, and Kadee-style metal knuckle couplers come ready to run right out of the box. Looking for more HO rolling stock? Browse our HO Trains & Track and rolling stock lineup. Features Sharp Rio Grande (D&RGW) heritage paint scheme — Aspen Gold body with crisp black "Rio Grande" speed lettering. Factory-applied separate details including grab irons, brake wheel, and roofwalk for prototypical appearance. Kadee-style metal knuckle couplers ready to operate with any standard HO coupler — no replacement needed. Roller-bearing trucks with metal wheels for smooth, low-friction running and good electrical pickup on detection circuits. Fully assembled — open the box, set it on the rails, and roll. Scale: HO Scale (1:87). More Information Brand Value Trains USA Item Number 40-009 Scale HO Scale (1:87) Car Type 40' PS-1 Boxcar Road Name Rio Grande / D&RGW (UP Heritage Scheme) Era Modern (heritage repaint) Coupler Metal knuckle (Kadee-compatible) Wheels Metal, roller-bearing trucks Condition New UPC 48387363733759 FAQ Is this prototypically accurate?It's a heritage repaint — Union Pacific painted modern equipment in fallen-flag schemes like Rio Grande to honor the railroads it absorbed. The 40' PS-1 itself is a classic 1950s–60s prototype, so it represents a heritage scheme on a vintage car body, perfect for modern fan-trip or fantasy-themed layouts. Will it couple to my Atlas / Walthers / Athearn cars?Yes — the metal knuckle couplers are Kadee-compatible and work with virtually any modern HO knuckle coupler. Does it have metal wheels?Yes. Metal wheels and roller-bearing trucks come standard, so it rolls smoothly and works with most track-detection systems out of the box. Is this sold as a single car or in a set?This listing is for one (1) single car. Some Value Trains heritage runs are also offered in 8-car boxed sets — this is the individual release.

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This Value Trains 40-211 brings the Spokane, Portland & Seattle heritage scheme to your HO layout on a classic 40' Pullman-Standard PS-1 boxcar. Decorated as car #1970, it pairs the SP&S tribute paint with crisp lettering and ready-to-run convenience, making it an easy, affordable addition to any modern freight consist. Looking for more HO scale rolling stock? Browse our HO Trains & Track and HO Track & Accessories. Features Sharp, accurate paint and lettering in the Spokane, Portland & Seattle heritage scheme, road number 1970. Factory-applied separate details including grab irons, brake wheel, and roofwalk for a realistic look right out of the box. Metal knuckle couplers that are Kadee-compatible and work with standard HO couplers. Metal wheelsets on free-rolling trucks for smooth, reliable operation. Fully assembled and ready to run — no modifications or kit building required. Scale: HO (1:87) More Information Brand Value Trains Item Number 40-211 Scale HO (1:87) Car Type 40' PS-1 Boxcar Road Name Spokane, Portland & Seattle (Heritage Scheme) Road Number 1970 Era Modern (Heritage Repaint) Coupler Metal Knuckle (Kadee-compatible) Condition New FAQ Is this boxcar ready to run?Yes. It arrives fully assembled with separately applied details, metal knuckle couplers, and metal wheelsets — just take it out of the box and put it on the rails. Will the couplers work with my other HO cars?Yes. The metal knuckle couplers are Kadee-compatible and mate with standard HO knuckle couplers from other manufacturers. What is the Spokane, Portland & Seattle heritage scheme?It's a commemorative paint scheme honoring the historic SP&S Railway, a predecessor of today's BNSF, applied to this modern PS-1 boxcar. Is this sold individually?Yes, this is a single boxcar, road number 1970 — not a multi-car set.

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Value Trains 40-008 — a fully assembled HO scale 40' PS-1 boxcar wearing Union Pacific's "Spirit of the Union Pacific" heritage scheme, the same striking red-white-and-blue livery UP applied to SD70AH locomotive #1943 to honor the men and women of the United States Armed Forces. The PS-1 was the workhorse Pullman-Standard boxcar of the 1950s and 60s, and seeing one decked out in this patriotic scheme is a great way to pay tribute on a modern UP-themed layout. Crisp graphics, factory-applied details, and Kadee-style metal knuckle couplers come ready to run right out of the box. Looking for more HO rolling stock? Browse our HO Trains & Track and HO Track & Accessories. Features Patriotic "Spirit of the Union Pacific" heritage scheme honoring the U.S. Armed Forces — red, white, and blue body with stars, stripes, and #1943 reporting marks. Factory-applied separate details including grab irons, brake wheel, and roofwalk for prototypical appearance. Kadee-style metal knuckle couplers ready to operate with any standard HO coupler — no replacement needed. Roller-bearing trucks with metal wheels for smooth, low-friction running and good electrical pickup on detection circuits. Fully assembled — open the box, set it on the rails, and roll. Scale: HO Scale (1:87). More Information Brand Value Trains USA Item Number 40-008 Scale HO Scale (1:87) Car Type 40' PS-1 Boxcar Road Name Union Pacific (Spirit of the Union Pacific Heritage Scheme) Road Number 1943 Era Modern (heritage tribute scheme) Coupler Metal knuckle (Kadee-compatible) Wheels Metal, roller-bearing trucks Condition New FAQ What does the "Spirit of the Union Pacific" scheme honor?It's UP's tribute to the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces. The full-size SD70AH locomotive #1943 was painted in this red-white-and-blue scheme in 2010, and this boxcar wears the matching graphics so it can run as part of a special train on your layout. Will it couple to my Atlas / Walthers / Athearn cars?Yes — the metal knuckle couplers are Kadee-compatible and work with virtually any modern HO knuckle coupler. Does it have metal wheels?Yes. Metal wheels and roller-bearing trucks come standard, so it rolls smoothly and works with most track-detection systems out of the box. Is this sold as a single car or in a set?This listing is for one (1) single car. Some Value Trains heritage runs are also offered in 8-car boxed sets — this is the individual release.

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Overview The Estes Mini Alpha Starter Set brings the time-tested Alpha design into a compact, beginner-friendly package. Soaring up to 690 feet on a 13mm A10-3T engine, it's one of the highest-flying mini starter sets Estes offers. Everything needed for multiple launches is included — just assemble, load up, and launch. What's Included Mini Alpha rocket with molded plastic fins Mini launch pad and controller A10-3T engines (13mm) Starters and plugs Recovery wadding Streamer recovery system Specifications Item Number 5333 Skill Level Beginner Engine Type 13mm (A10-3T recommended) Max Altitude 690 ft (210 m) Length 9.96 in (25.3 cm) Diameter 0.74 in (19 mm) Weight 0.61 oz (17.3 g) Recovery Streamer UPC 047776053335 Brand Estes FAQ Is this a good first rocket?Absolutely — the Mini Alpha Starter Set is a beginner-level kit with everything included. No extra purchases needed to launch on day one. What makes the Mini Alpha special?It's a scaled-down version of the legendary Estes Alpha with proven stable flight characteristics, making it one of the best-flying beginner rockets available. How does recovery work?A bright streamer deploys at apogee for a gentle, visible descent — easy to track and retrieve after each flight. Can it be flown multiple times?Yes! Restock with additional 13mm engines and recovery wadding. Browse our rocket engines & accessories to keep flying. Related Collections Shop more Model Rockets & Accessories at Squeaky's Trains & Things.

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