Honor a piece of railroad history with the Value Trains 40-078 HO scale 40' PS-1 boxcar, decorated as Union Pacific #Y409 in the Hybrid Commemorative scheme. This special paint scheme honors UP's first hybrid yard switcher, the Y409 — a "green goat" used at the West Colton, California yard and one of the first hybrid locomotives in Class I service.
About the Model
Value Trains USA is built in Missouri to high standards at a budget-friendly price. This car is fully assembled and ready to roll right out of the box — Kadee couplers and metal-wheel roller-bearing trucks are already installed. Drop it on the track and run it.
Key Features
- 40-foot PS-1 boxcar prototype — a classic American freight car still in service today
- Union Pacific Hybrid Commemorative scheme as #Y409, honoring UP's pioneer "green goat" hybrid switcher
- Yellow body with Union Pacific shield and "HYBRID" graphic
- Fully assembled — no kit-building required
- Kadee knuckle couplers preinstalled
- Metal wheels in roller-bearing trucks for smooth running
- Made in the USA
What's Included
- One Value Trains HO scale 40' PS-1 boxcar, fully assembled
- Decorated for Union Pacific #Y409, Hybrid Commemorative scheme
- Kadee-compatible knuckle couplers
- Metal-wheel roller-bearing trucks
Specifications
| Brand |
Value Trains USA |
| Item Number |
40-078 |
| Scale |
HO (1:87) |
| Roadname |
Union Pacific (Hybrid Commemorative scheme) |
| Road Number |
Y409 |
| Car Type |
40' PS-1 Boxcar |
| Era |
Modern |
| Material |
Plastic |
| Couplers |
Kadee (preinstalled) |
| Wheels |
Metal, roller-bearing trucks |
| Condition |
New, fully assembled, in original packaging |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this car ready to run?
Yes — fully assembled with Kadee couplers and metal-wheel trucks preinstalled. Place it on the rails and go.
What is the Y409 hybrid?
Union Pacific Y409 was UP's first hybrid yard switcher (a battery-electric/diesel "green goat"), built around 2007 and put to work at the West Colton yard in California. It marked the railroad's first foray into hybrid locomotive technology.
What era does this car fit?
The Hybrid Commemorative paint scheme is a modern-era graphic, fitting layouts modeling roughly the mid-2000s through today.
Is this compatible with my existing fleet?
Yes. Standard HO scale with NMRA-compliant Kadee knuckle couplers and metal wheels — works alongside Athearn, Walthers, Bachmann, Kato, and other HO rolling stock.
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