Value Trains 40-008 | 40' PS-1 Boxcar - Spirit of the Union Pacific Heritage Scheme #1943 | HO Scale
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Description
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.
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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.