{"product_id":"value-trains-40-072-ho-40-ps-1-boxcar-challenger-3985-commemorative-scheme","title":"Value Trains 40-072 | 40' PS-1 Boxcar - Union Pacific Challenger 3985 Commemorative | HO Scale","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoll 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic 40' PS-1 prototype with crisp printed Union Pacific Challenger 3985 Commemorative graphics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipped with Kadee couplers for reliable knuckle-coupler operation right out of the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKadee-style trucks with metal wheels for smooth tracking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody-mounted couplers for prototypical performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady to roll on any HO scale layout — no assembly required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eValue Trains\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eItem Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40-072\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHO (1:87)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoadname\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnion Pacific\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoad Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3985\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\u003eCouplers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKadee knuckle couplers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModern (commemorative scheme)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlastic with metal trucks\/wheels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew in box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eShop More HO Scale Freight Cars\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/scale-ho\"\u003eHO Scale Models\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/rolling-stock\"\u003eRolling Stock\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/freight-cars\"\u003eFreight Cars\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Union Pacific Challenger 3985?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChallenger #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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this boxcar come with couplers and trucks installed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this work with my existing HO scale freight cars?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely. With Kadee-compatible knuckle couplers and standard HO wheelsets, it couples and tracks with any modern HO freight car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this car DCC-equipped?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — boxcars don't carry electronics. Power and DCC apply only to locomotives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Value Trains USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48387423207679,"sku":"40-072","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0443\/5968\/0161\/files\/image_2374d2bf-e705-45d0-a6c4-a0db831b9cc5.jpg?v=1775854211","url":"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/products\/value-trains-40-072-ho-40-ps-1-boxcar-challenger-3985-commemorative-scheme","provider":"Squeaky's Trains \u0026 Things","version":"1.0","type":"link"}