{"product_id":"value-trains-40-009-ho-40-ps-1-boxcar-rio-grande-heritage-scheme","title":"Value Trains 40-009 | 40' PS-1 Boxcar - Rio Grande Heritage Scheme | HO Scale","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValue 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\u0026amp;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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for more HO rolling stock? Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/ho-trains-track\"\u003eHO Trains \u0026amp; Track\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/rolling-stock\"\u003erolling stock lineup\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharp Rio Grande (D\u0026amp;RGW) heritage paint scheme — Aspen Gold body with crisp black \"Rio Grande\" speed lettering.\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\"\u003eMore Information\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\u003e40-009\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\u003eRio Grande \/ D\u0026amp;RGW (UP Heritage Scheme)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModern (heritage repaint)\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\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48387363733759\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this prototypically accurate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt'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.\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":48387363733759,"sku":"40-009","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0443\/5968\/0161\/files\/image_d48ad6ee-5100-47e5-93f6-62f651e785f4.jpg?v=1775851961","url":"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/products\/value-trains-40-009-ho-40-ps-1-boxcar-rio-grande-heritage-scheme","provider":"Squeaky's Trains \u0026 Things","version":"1.0","type":"link"}