{"product_id":"value-trains-40-008-ho-40-ps-1-boxcar-spirit-of-the-union-pacific-heritage-scheme-1943","title":"Value Trains 40-008 | 40' PS-1 Boxcar - Spirit of the Union Pacific Heritage Scheme #1943 | HO Scale","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValue 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for more HO rolling stock? Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/ho-trains-track\" title=\"HO Trains \u0026amp; Track\"\u003eHO Trains \u0026amp; Track\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/ho-track-accessories\" title=\"HO Track \u0026amp; Accessories\"\u003eHO Track \u0026amp; Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatriotic \"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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-applied separate details including grab irons, brake wheel, and roofwalk for prototypical appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKadee-style metal knuckle couplers ready to operate with any standard HO coupler — no replacement needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoller-bearing trucks with metal wheels for smooth, low-friction running and good electrical pickup on detection circuits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully assembled — open the box, set it on the rails, and roll.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: HO Scale (1:87).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMore Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eValue Trains USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eItem Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40-008\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHO Scale (1:87)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCar Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40' PS-1 Boxcar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoad Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnion Pacific (Spirit of the Union Pacific Heritage Scheme)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoad Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1943\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModern (heritage tribute scheme)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoupler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal knuckle (Kadee-compatible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWheels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal, roller-bearing trucks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the \"Spirit of the Union Pacific\" scheme honor?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it couple to my Atlas \/ Walthers \/ Athearn cars?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the metal knuckle couplers are Kadee-compatible and work with virtually any modern HO knuckle coupler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it have metal wheels?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Metal wheels and roller-bearing trucks come standard, so it rolls smoothly and works with most track-detection systems out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this sold as a single car or in a set?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Value Trains USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48387307274495,"sku":"40-008","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0443\/5968\/0161\/files\/image_a2559700-e0cb-4d73-abc0-4c729004e74f.jpg?v=1775850834","url":"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/products\/value-trains-40-008-ho-40-ps-1-boxcar-spirit-of-the-union-pacific-heritage-scheme-1943","provider":"Squeaky's Trains \u0026 Things","version":"1.0","type":"link"}