Roll this Union Pacific Challenger 3985 Commemorative boxcar onto your HO layout and pay tribute to one of the most iconic excursion locomotives in railroad history. The Value Trains 40-072 is a ready-to-run 40' PS-1 boxcar wearing the special black-and-gold paint scheme created to honor UP's legendary 4-6-6-4 Challenger #3985.
Features
- Authentic 40' PS-1 prototype with crisp printed Union Pacific Challenger 3985 Commemorative graphics
- Equipped with Kadee couplers for reliable knuckle-coupler operation right out of the box
- Kadee-style trucks with metal wheels for smooth tracking
- Body-mounted couplers for prototypical performance
- Ready to roll on any HO scale layout — no assembly required
- Made in the USA
Specifications
| Brand |
Value Trains |
| Item Number |
40-072 |
| Scale |
HO (1:87) |
| Roadname |
Union Pacific |
| Road Number |
3985 |
| Car Type |
40' PS-1 Boxcar |
| Couplers |
Kadee knuckle couplers |
| Era |
Modern (commemorative scheme) |
| Material |
Plastic with metal trucks/wheels |
| Condition |
New in box |
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FAQ
What is the Union Pacific Challenger 3985?
Challenger #3985 is one of the most famous steam locomotives in Union Pacific history — a 4-6-6-4 articulated built by ALCO in 1943. Restored to operating condition in 1981, she pulled UP excursion trains until her 2010 retirement. This commemorative paint scheme was created to honor her legacy.
Does this boxcar come with couplers and trucks installed?
Yes. The car ships ready to run with Kadee knuckle couplers and trucks already mounted — pull it out of the box and put it on the rails.
Will this work with my existing HO scale freight cars?
Absolutely. With Kadee-compatible knuckle couplers and standard HO wheelsets, it couples and tracks with any modern HO freight car.
Is this car DCC-equipped?
No — boxcars don't carry electronics. Power and DCC apply only to locomotives.
