Add a piece of railroad heritage to your HO layout with this Value Trains 40-002 PS-1 boxcar in the Missouri-Kansas-Texas "The Katy" #1988 heritage paint scheme. The bold red, white, and black livery commemorates the 1988 MKT-Union Pacific merger and the legacy of one of the country's most colorful regional railroads.
Features
- Crisp printed MKT "The Katy" Heritage graphics with road number 1988 marking the merger year
- Authentic 40' PS-1 prototype with detailed body and underframe
- Kadee couplers factory-installed and ready to run
- Body-mounted couplers with smooth-rolling Kadee-style trucks and metal wheelsets
- No assembly required — pull from the box and put it on the rails
- Made in the USA
Specifications
| Brand |
Value Trains |
| Item Number |
40-002 |
| Scale |
HO (1:87) |
| Roadname |
MKT / Missouri-Kansas-Texas ("The Katy") |
| Road Number |
1988 |
| Scheme |
Heritage |
| Car Type |
40' PS-1 Boxcar |
| Couplers |
Kadee knuckle couplers |
| Era |
Modern (heritage scheme) |
| Material |
Plastic with metal trucks/wheels |
| Condition |
New in box |
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FAQ
Who was the MKT railroad?
The Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad — affectionately nicknamed "The Katy" — was a Class I railroad that operated across the central United States from 1865 until its 1988 merger into Union Pacific. The Katy is fondly remembered for its bold red, white, and black liveries.
What does road number 1988 mean?
1988 was the year MKT merged into Union Pacific, ending the Katy as an independent road. Heritage cars carrying #1988 honor that final chapter.
Is this ready to run?
Yes. Factory-installed Kadee couplers and trucks mean it rolls out of the box and couples up to any HO scale freight car with knuckle couplers.
What couplers does it use?
Kadee knuckle couplers — the industry standard for HO scale. Compatible with all modern HO freight cars.
