Value Trains 40-009 — a fully assembled HO scale 40' PS-1 boxcar wearing the Rio Grande heritage scheme paint that Union Pacific applied as part of its fallen-flag tribute series. The PS-1 was the workhorse Pullman-Standard boxcar of the 1950s and 60s, and seeing one rolling in classic Rio Grande Aspen Gold with bold black lettering is a great way to keep the D&RGW name alive on a modern UP-themed layout. Crisp lettering, factory-applied details, and Kadee-style metal knuckle couplers come ready to run right out of the box.
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Features
- Sharp Rio Grande (D&RGW) heritage paint scheme — Aspen Gold body with crisp black "Rio Grande" speed lettering.
- 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 |
40-009 |
| Scale |
HO Scale (1:87) |
| Car Type |
40' PS-1 Boxcar |
| Road Name |
Rio Grande / D&RGW (UP Heritage Scheme) |
| Era |
Modern (heritage repaint) |
| Coupler |
Metal knuckle (Kadee-compatible) |
| Wheels |
Metal, roller-bearing trucks |
| Condition |
New |
| UPC |
48387363733759 |
FAQ
Is this prototypically accurate?
It's a heritage repaint — Union Pacific painted modern equipment in fallen-flag schemes like Rio Grande to honor the railroads it absorbed. The 40' PS-1 itself is a classic 1950s–60s prototype, so it represents a heritage scheme on a vintage car body, perfect for modern fan-trip or fantasy-themed layouts.
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.
