Trains & Track

Value Trains 40-304 — a fully assembled HO scale 40' PS-1 boxcar wearing Union Pacific's classic "Ship & Travel Union Pacific" billboard scheme, road number 100014. The PS-1 was the workhorse Pullman-Standard boxcar of the 1950s and 60s, and the bold Ship & Travel lettering is a fan favorite for any 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 Union Pacific "Ship & Travel" billboard scheme, road number 100014 — bold graphics on the classic PS-1 body. 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 40-304 Scale HO Scale (1:87) Car Type 40' PS-1 Boxcar Road Name Union Pacific (Ship & Travel Scheme) Road Number 100014 Era Transition / Modern Coupler Metal knuckle (Kadee-compatible) Wheels Metal, roller-bearing trucks Condition New FAQ What is the "Ship & Travel" scheme?"Ship & Travel Union Pacific" was a UP advertising slogan applied as a large billboard lettering on freight equipment in the mid-20th century, promoting both UP's freight and passenger services. 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. Value Trains releases are sold individually.

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Value Trains 40-305 — a fully assembled HO scale 40' PS-1 boxcar decorated in the bright Missouri-Kansas-Texas (MKT) yellow "The Katy" scheme, road number 45091. The PS-1 was the workhorse Pullman-Standard boxcar of the 1950s and 60s, and the cheerful Katy yellow makes this car a standout on any layout running mid-century freight. 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 HO Track & Accessories. Features Bright MKT "The Katy" yellow scheme, road number 45091 — sharp graphics on the classic PS-1 body. 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 40-305 Scale HO Scale (1:87) Car Type 40' PS-1 Boxcar Road Name Missouri-Kansas-Texas (MKT / The Katy) Road Number 45091 Era Transition / Modern Coupler Metal knuckle (Kadee-compatible) Wheels Metal, roller-bearing trucks Condition New FAQ Who was the MKT / "The Katy"?The Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad — universally nicknamed "The Katy" — was a classic Midwestern granger road serving Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. Its bright yellow freight scheme is instantly recognizable to railfans. 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. Value Trains releases are sold individually.

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Value Trains 40-301-8502 — a fully assembled HO scale 40' Pullman-Standard PS-1 boxcar wearing Burlington's classic red "Way of Zephyrs" scheme, lettered for Fort Worth & Denver (FW&D) road #8502. The "Way of the Zephyrs" slogan was Burlington's mid-century marketing tribute to its trailblazing diesel-powered Zephyr passenger fleet, and seeing it on freight equipment is a great nod to the railroad's streamliner heritage. Crisp printed graphics, factory-applied details, and Kadee-compatible metal knuckle couplers come ready to run right out of the box. Looking for more HO rolling stock to fill out your fleet? Browse our HO Trains & Track and HO Freight Cars collections. Features Burlington Red "Way of Zephyrs" paint scheme with crisp printed lettering for Fort Worth & Denver (FW&D) #8502 Factory-applied separate details including grab irons, brake wheel, and roofwalk for prototypical appearance Kadee-compatible metal knuckle couplers — works with any standard HO knuckle coupler right out of the box Roller-bearing trucks with Kadee metal wheels for smooth, low-friction running 100% made in the USA by Value Trains USA Fully assembled and ready to run — set it on the rails and roll Scale: HO Scale (1:87) More Information Brand Value Trains USA Item Number 40-301-8502 Scale HO Scale (1:87) Car Type 40' PS-1 Boxcar Road Name Fort Worth & Denver (FW&D) Road Number 8502 Paint Scheme Burlington Red "Way of Zephyrs" Era Transition / Diesel Era Couplers Kadee-compatible metal knuckle Wheels & Trucks Metal wheels, roller-bearing trucks Condition New FAQ Who was Fort Worth & Denver, and how does it fit with the "Way of Zephyrs" slogan?The Fort Worth & Denver (FW&D) was a Texas-based subsidiary of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy ("Burlington Route"). Burlington used the "Way of the Zephyrs" slogan in the 1940s–60s to promote its Zephyr streamliner network, and the slogan appeared on freight equipment across the system — making this a nice prototype for any Burlington, Texas, or transition-era layout. Will it couple to my Atlas / Walthers / Athearn HO cars?Yes — the metal knuckle couplers are Kadee-compatible and work with virtually any modern HO knuckle coupler. No swap required. Does it have metal wheels?Yes. Metal wheels and roller-bearing trucks come standard, so it rolls smoothly straight out of the box and works with most track-detection systems. Is this sold individually or as a set?This listing is for one (1) single car. Value Trains USA produces additional matching road numbers in the 40-301 series, so you can collect more numbers to build a Burlington consist as they become available.

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Rock Island Hobby 032220 — a fully assembled HO scale Vintage 1860 Combine wearing the classic Union Pacific yellow scheme. The combine is a passenger/baggage car style that dominated 19th-century American railroading, perfect for old-time consists behind a 4-4-0 American or vintage diesel switcher on a heritage layout. The 40-foot wooden body comes crisply printed with UP lettering and rolls smoothly on RP-25 metal wheels with knuckle couplers ready for any modern HO consist. Looking for more HO rolling stock to fill out your fleet? Browse our HO Trains & Track and HO Freight & Passenger Cars collections. Features Classic Union Pacific yellow paint scheme with crisp printed lettering on a vintage 1860-style wooden combine body 40-foot scale length — period-correct for late 19th and early 20th century passenger consists RP-25 metal wheels and axles for smooth, low-friction rolling on Code 83 or Code 100 track Bachmann knuckle couplers with springs — compatible with any standard HO knuckle coupler Metal undercarriage supports for added weight and prototypical low center of gravity Finely detailed factory printing Fully assembled and ready to run — no kit assembly required Scale: HO Scale (1:87) More Information Brand Rock Island Hobby Item Number 032220 Scale HO Scale (1:87) Car Type Vintage 1860 Combine (Passenger / Baggage) Road Name Union Pacific (UP) Length 40 ft scale length Era Old Time / 19th Century Couplers Bachmann knuckle with springs Wheels & Trucks RP-25 metal wheels, metal axles Condition New FAQ What is a "combine" passenger car?A combine combines passenger seating with a baggage/express compartment in a single car, common on smaller railroads and branchline trains where running separate baggage and coach cars wasn't economical. They were standard equipment from the 1860s through the early 20th century. What era does this car fit?The 1860-style vintage combine works for any old-time layout from roughly the post-Civil War era through the early 1900s — perfect behind a 4-4-0 American, a Mogul, or a small switcher. Will it couple to my other HO cars?Yes — the Bachmann knuckle couplers are compatible with virtually any modern HO knuckle coupler standard, including Kadee. Does it have metal wheels?Yes. RP-25 contour metal wheels on metal axles come standard for smooth rolling and reliable electrical conductivity on detection circuits.

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The Rock Island Hobby 032217 is an HO scale model of an 1860-era Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (ATSF) coach — a wood-bodied passenger car typical of early American railroading. Rock Island Hobby's vintage 1860 series captures the look of the early transcontinental era with clerestory roofs, open end platforms, and short, rigid-truck design. Pair this coach with other Rock Island Hobby 1860 series cars to build an authentic early ATSF passenger consist. Looking for more HO rolling stock? Browse our HO Trains & Track and our full rolling stock lineup. Features HO scale 1860-era passenger coach Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (ATSF) road name and lettering Classic Civil War / early-transcontinental prototype styling Clerestory roof and open end platforms Body-mounted truck-style couplers Ready to roll out of the box More Information Brand Rock Island Hobby Item Number 032217 Scale HO (1:87) Road Name Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (ATSF) Car Type 1860-era Coach (Passenger) Era Civil War / 1860s Condition New in box FAQ Will this work with my modern HO equipment?It runs on standard HO track and couples with most knuckle couplers, but the prototype is from the 1860s — it looks best in an authentic early-American consist. What scale is this?HO scale (1:87) — the most popular model railroad scale in North America.

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The Rock Island Hobby 032213 is an HO scale model of a vintage Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (ATSF) flat car loaded with wood crates — a classic mixed-freight prototype that fits anywhere from the early steam era through the mid-20th century. The wood-deck flat car comes pre-loaded with crate freight, making this an easy detail-rich addition to any freight consist. Pair this flat car with other Rock Island Hobby rolling stock to build out your ATSF freight train. Looking for more HO rolling stock? Browse our HO Trains & Track and our full rolling stock lineup. Features HO scale flat car with crate load Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (ATSF) road name and lettering Wood-deck flat car prototype Pre-loaded wood crate freight Body-mounted couplers Ready to roll out of the box More Information Brand Rock Island Hobby Item Number 032213 Scale HO (1:87) Road Name Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (ATSF) Car Type Flat Car with Crate Load Condition New in box FAQ Are the crates removable?The crate load is typically secured to the flat car deck and is intended as fixed scenery. Light handling will not dislodge it. What scale is this?HO scale (1:87) — the most popular model railroad scale in North America.

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The Rock Island Hobby 032212 is an HO scale model of a vintage Southern Pacific (SP) flat car loaded with wood crates — a classic mixed-freight prototype that fits anywhere from the early steam era through the mid-20th century. The wood-deck flat car comes pre-loaded with crate freight, making it an easy detail-rich addition to any freight consist. Pair this flat car with other Rock Island Hobby rolling stock to build out your SP freight train. Looking for more HO rolling stock? Browse our HO Trains & Track and our full rolling stock lineup. Features HO scale flat car with crate load Southern Pacific (SP) road name and lettering Wood-deck flat car prototype Pre-loaded wood crate freight Body-mounted couplers Ready to roll out of the box More Information Brand Rock Island Hobby Item Number 032212 Scale HO (1:87) Road Name Southern Pacific (SP) Car Type Flat Car with Crate Load Condition New in box FAQ Are the crates removable?The crate load is typically secured to the flat car deck and is intended as fixed scenery. What scale is this?HO scale (1:87) — the most popular model railroad scale in North America.

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The Lionel 6-12023 FasTrack O36 Quarter Curve Track Section is an essential piece for building smooth, sweeping curves on any O Scale FasTrack layout. Each section provides 11.25° of curvature at an O36 radius, and 32 pieces complete a full circle — giving you precise control over your layout geometry. Looking for more O Scale track? Browse our O Scale Trains & Track and O Scale Track & Accessories. Features O36 quarter curve section providing 11.25° of curvature per piece 32 sections complete a full 360° circle for maximum layout flexibility Molded roadbed with realistic ballast detail and integrated rail ties Patented snap-fit locking mechanism for solid, reliable connections Scale: O Gauge (1:48) More Information Brand Lionel Item Number 6-12023 Scale O Gauge (1:48) Product Type Track Section Track System FasTrack Curve Radius O36 (36" diameter) Condition New FAQ How many O36 quarter curves make a full circle?It takes 32 quarter curve sections (6-12023) to complete a full 360° circle with an O36 radius. Is this compatible with other FasTrack pieces?Yes, the 6-12023 uses the same patented locking connectors as all FasTrack sections, so it connects seamlessly with straights, other curves, switches, and accessories. What's the difference between O36 and O48 curves?O36 curves have a tighter 36-inch diameter circle, ideal for smaller layouts. O48 curves are wider at 48 inches, better suited for longer locomotives and more realistic sweeping turns.

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Add versatile routing options to your O Scale layout with the Lionel 6-12019 FasTrack 90-Degree Crossover. This single-piece crossover lets two tracks intersect at a clean 90-degree angle, making it easy to create complex track plans in tight spaces. The grey plastic roadbed base with metal rails integrates seamlessly with all Lionel FasTrack sections via snap-fit connections. Looking for more O Scale track? Browse our O Scale Trains & Track and O Scale Track & Accessories. Features Allows two tracks to cross at a precise 90-degree angle Grey plastic roadbed base with die-cast metal rails for durability Snap-fit FasTrack connections — no tools required Compatible with all Lionel FasTrack O Scale track sections Ideal for creating figure-eight and complex multi-loop layouts Scale: O Scale (1:48) More Information Brand Lionel Item Number 6-12019 Scale O Scale (1:48) Product Type 90-Degree Crossover Track System Lionel FasTrack Material Plastic / Metal Gauge O Gauge Condition New FAQ Is this compatible with all Lionel FasTrack pieces?Yes, this 90-degree crossover uses the standard FasTrack snap-fit connection system and works with all Lionel FasTrack O Scale track sections. How many crossover pieces are included?This package includes one 90-degree crossover track section. Can trains run through both directions at the same time?Yes, two trains can cross through the intersection simultaneously from perpendicular directions. What size is this crossover?The crossover section measures approximately 10 inches across, fitting within a standard FasTrack grid layout.

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The EMD NW2 was a workhorse yard switcher that served railroads across North America from the mid-1940s onward, and Walthers Mainline brings Rock Island #4909 to your HO layout with ESU LokSound 5 DCC sound onboard. This Phase V model features a heavy die-cast metal chassis, five-pole skew-wound motor, and authentic Rock Island red and white livery — perfect for switching duties on any transition-to-modern-era layout. Looking for more HO Scale locomotives? Browse our HO Scale Trains & Track and HO Scale Track & Accessories. Features Five-pole skew-wound motor with 14:1 gear ratio, helical-cut gears, all-wheel drive, and dual machined brass flywheels for smooth, quiet operation Directional LED headlights with warm white illumination ESU LokSound 5 DCC sound decoder with EMD 567A prime mover sounds, 4 air horns, and 2 bells Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers and RP-25 metal wheelsets for reliable operation Heavy die-cast metal chassis for excellent tractive effort and low-speed switching performance Scale: HO (1:87) More Information Brand Walthers Mainline Item Number 910-20634 Scale HO Scale (1:87) Road Name Rock Island Road Number 4909 Locomotive Type Diesel DCC DCC Sound Equipped (ESU LokSound 5) Era Transition Era Condition New UPC 616374174638 FAQ Does this locomotive come with sound?Yes, it includes an ESU LokSound 5 DCC sound decoder pre-installed with EMD 567A prime mover sounds, 4 air horns, and 2 bells. It is fully DCC sound-equipped right out of the box. What era does this model represent?The EMD NW2 was built between 1939 and 1949. Rock Island operated these switchers through the transition era and into the modern diesel era, making this model a great fit for layouts set from the late 1940s through the 1970s. What couplers and wheels does it use?It comes with Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers (compatible with standard HO knuckle couplers) and RP-25 metal wheelsets for smooth, reliable performance. Is this locomotive good for switching operations?Absolutely. The heavy die-cast chassis, all-wheel drive, and 14:1 gear ratio with helical-cut gears give it excellent low-speed control and tractive effort — ideal for yard switching duties.

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The Walthers Mainline 910-49214 is a Ready-to-Run model of the ACF 5250 cubic-foot Centerflow covered hopper in Rock Island ("The Rock") paint, road number 13978. These workhorse hoppers hauled plastic pellets, grain, and feed from the 1960s well into the 2000s, making this car at home on any layout set anywhere from the Transition Era through Modern. Looking for more HO rolling stock? Browse our HO Trains & Track and HO Track & Accessories. Features Crisp Rock Island paint and lettering — accurate decoration straight out of the box. Separately applied details including see-through running boards, thin-profile roofwalk, stirrups, end ladders, and platforms. Proto MAX™ metal knuckle couplers — body-mounted, Kadee-compatible right out of the box. Correct 36" turned-metal wheelsets for smooth, free rolling and reliable electrical pickup on dirty rail. Ready-to-Run — fully assembled and decorated, just unbox and roll onto the rails. Models the prototype 50-foot ACF 5250 cubic-foot Centerflow design that served from the 1960s into the 2000s. Scale: HO (1:87). More Information Brand Walthers Mainline Item Number 910-49214 Scale HO Scale (1:87) Car Type 4-Bay Covered Hopper (ACF 5250 cu. ft. Centerflow) Road Name Rock Island (Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific) Road Number 13978 Era Transition Era through Modern (1960s–2000s) Coupler Proto MAX™ metal knuckle (Kadee-compatible) Wheels 36" turned-metal Condition New UPC 616374218028 FAQ Will this run on my existing HO layout?Yes — it's HO scale (1:87) with standard NMRA-spec body-mounted knuckle couplers and metal wheels, so it'll couple to any Kadee-style coupler and roll smoothly on code 83 or code 100 rail. Does it come with metal wheels or do I need to upgrade?It ships with correct 36-inch turned-metal wheelsets already installed. No upgrade needed. What era is appropriate for this car?The ACF 5250 Centerflow design first appeared in the 1960s and many cars remained in service into the 2000s, so it's appropriate for Transition Era, post-1960s, and Modern layouts. Rock Island reporting marks themselves were used until the railroad was liquidated in 1980, though equipment in Rock Island paint continued operating for years after under successor roads. Is this sold individually or as a set?Sold individually as a single car with road number 13978. If you want a string of these, Walthers offers multiple Rock Island road numbers in this same paint scheme — look for 910-49215 (road #13980) and others in the 910-49xxx series.

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Add modern heavy-haul realism to your N scale roster with this Micro-Trains 52'6" Greenville 2494 cubic foot mill gondola in Wisconsin Central colors. Built to haul steel ingots, scrap, and coiled steel, these heavy-duty gondolas are a workhorse of the modern mill-and-scrap freight network. Features Authentic 52'6" Greenville 2494 cu ft mill gondola — built starting 1995, designed similar to Trailer Train GONX gondolas Crisp Wisconsin Central paint and graphics with road number 54080 Detailed and properly weighted body for reliable tracking and switching Free-rolling Delrin trucks with contoured axles Truck-mounted Magne-Matic couplers — Micro-Trains' magnetic knuckle couplers Ready to run — no assembly required Specifications Brand Micro-Trains Line Item Number 170 00 020 (17000020) Scale N (1:160) Roadname Wisconsin Central Road Number 54080 Car Type 52'6" Greenville 2494 cu ft Mill Gondola Couplers Magne-Matic magnetic knuckle couplers (truck-mounted) Era Modern (1995–present) Material Plastic with metal wheels Condition New in box Shop More N Scale Freight Cars N Scale Models Rolling Stock Freight Cars FAQ What is a mill gondola?A mill gondola is a heavy-duty open-top freight car designed to haul steel mill loads — ingots, scrap, slabs, and coiled steel. The 52'6" Greenville 2494 is one of the most common modern mill gondolas in service across North America. Who is Wisconsin Central?Wisconsin Central was a Class II regional carrier operating across Wisconsin, the Upper Peninsula, and parts of Illinois. It was absorbed into the Canadian National system in 2001, but Wisconsin Central paint still rolls across the region on legacy equipment. What couplers does this use?Micro-Trains Magne-Matic magnetic knuckle couplers — truck-mounted. Couples to other Micro-Trains cars and works with most modern N scale knuckle couplers (Atlas Accumate, MTL-clone, etc.). Does it come with a load?The model ships empty. Aftermarket steel scrap, ingot, or coiled-steel loads from various manufacturers drop right in.

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