Value Trains 40-305 — a fully assembled HO scale 40' PS-1 boxcar decorated in the bright Missouri-Kansas-Texas (MKT) yellow "The Katy" scheme, road number 45091. The PS-1 was the workhorse Pullman-Standard boxcar of the 1950s and 60s, and the cheerful Katy yellow makes this car a standout on any layout running mid-century freight. Crisp lettering, factory-applied details, and Kadee-style metal knuckle couplers come ready to run right out of the box.
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Features
- Bright MKT "The Katy" yellow scheme, road number 45091 — sharp graphics on the classic PS-1 body.
- Factory-applied separate details including grab irons, brake wheel, and roofwalk for prototypical appearance.
- Kadee-style metal knuckle couplers ready to operate with any standard HO coupler — no replacement needed.
- Roller-bearing trucks with metal wheels for smooth, low-friction running and good electrical pickup on detection circuits.
- Fully assembled — open the box, set it on the rails, and roll.
- Scale: HO Scale (1:87).
More Information
| Brand |
Value Trains USA |
| Item Number |
40-305 |
| Scale |
HO Scale (1:87) |
| Car Type |
40' PS-1 Boxcar |
| Road Name |
Missouri-Kansas-Texas (MKT / The Katy) |
| Road Number |
45091 |
| Era |
Transition / Modern |
| Coupler |
Metal knuckle (Kadee-compatible) |
| Wheels |
Metal, roller-bearing trucks |
| Condition |
New |
FAQ
Who was the MKT / "The Katy"?
The Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad — universally nicknamed "The Katy" — was a classic Midwestern granger road serving Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. Its bright yellow freight scheme is instantly recognizable to railfans.
Will it couple to my Atlas / Walthers / 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. Value Trains releases are sold individually.
