Value Trains 40-209 — a fully assembled HO scale 40' PS-1 boxcar wearing the Northern Pacific heritage paint scheme with the iconic Yellowstone monad herald and car number 1970 (a nod to the year NP merged with Great Northern, CB&Q, and SP&S to form Burlington Northern). The PS-1 was the workhorse Pullman-Standard boxcar of the 1950s and '60s, so seeing one rolled out in NP green and black is a fine way to keep this fallen-flag name alive on a modern BNSF-themed layout. Crisp lettering, factory-applied details, and metal knuckle couplers come ready to run right out of the box.
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Features
- Sharp Northern Pacific heritage paint scheme with crisp factory-applied lettering and the iconic Yellowstone monad herald.
- Factory-applied separate details including grab irons, brake wheel, and roofwalk for prototypical appearance.
- Metal knuckle couplers (Kadee-compatible) ready to operate with any standard HO knuckle coupler — no replacement needed.
- Roller-bearing trucks with metal wheels for smooth, low-friction running and reliable electrical pickup on detection circuits.
- Fully assembled — open the box, set it on the rails, and roll.
- Scale: HO Scale (1:87).
Specifications
| Brand |
Value Trains USA |
| Item Number |
40-209 |
| Scale |
HO Scale (1:87) |
| Car Type |
40' PS-1 Boxcar |
| Road Name |
Northern Pacific (BNSF Heritage Scheme) |
| Reporting Mark / Number |
NP 1970 |
| Era |
Modern (heritage repaint of a 1950s–60s prototype) |
| Coupler |
Metal knuckle (Kadee-compatible) |
| Wheels |
Metal, roller-bearing trucks |
| Condition |
New |
| UPC |
48387373924607 |
FAQ
What is a "heritage scheme"?
It's a paint scheme honoring a fallen-flag railroad — one that was merged or absorbed by a larger system. Northern Pacific merged with Great Northern, the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy, and the Spokane, Portland & Seattle in 1970 to form Burlington Northern, and the car number 1970 on this boxcar references that year.
Will it couple to my Atlas, Walthers, or 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 multi-car boxed sets — this is the individual release.
