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.
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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.