Value Trains 40-217 | 40' PS-1 Boxcar - Burlington Gold CB&Q Scheme #61417 | HO Scale
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Description
Value Trains 40-217 — a fully assembled HO scale 40' PS-1 boxcar decorated in the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy "Burlington Route" gold scheme, road number 61417. The PS-1 was the workhorse Pullman-Standard boxcar of the 1950s and 60s, and CB&Q's clean gold-and-black "Burlington" lettering with the famous Burlington Route herald looks right at home on any granger or transition-era 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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- Chicago, Burlington & Quincy "Burlington Route" gold scheme, road number 61417 — clean graphics on the classic PS-1 body.
- Factory-applied separate details including grab irons, brake wheel, and roofwalk for a prototypical appearance.
- Kadee-style metal knuckle couplers ready to operate with any standard HO coupler — no replacement needed.
- Free-rolling trucks with metal wheelsets track smoothly and reliably.
| Brand | Value Trains |
| Item Number | 40-217 |
| Scale | HO (1:87) |
| Type | 40' PS-1 Boxcar |
| Road Name | Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (CB&Q) |
| Road Number | 61417 |
| Couplers | Knuckle (metal) |
| Condition | New |
Is this car ready to run?
Yes — it comes fully assembled with metal knuckle couplers and is ready for any standard HO layout.
What era is this car appropriate for?
The PS-1 boxcar in the Burlington gold scheme suits transition-era and mid-century layouts (1950s–1960s).
Do the couplers need replacing?
No — the Kadee-style metal knuckle couplers work with standard HO couplers right out of the box.
Specifications
| Scale | HO Scale |
|---|---|
| Era | Transition Era |
| Manufacturer | Value Trains USA |
| Part # | 40-217 |