Value Trains 40-217 | 40' PS-1 Boxcar - Burlington Gold CB&Q Scheme #61417 | HO Scale

Value Trains 40-217 — a fully assembled HO scale 40' PS-1 boxcar decorated in the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy "Burlington Route" gold scheme, road number 61417. The PS-1 was the workhorse Pullman-Standard boxcar of the 1950s and 60s, and CB&Q's clean gold-and-black "Burlington" lettering with the famous Burlington Route herald looks right at home on any granger or transition-era layout. Crisp graphics, factory-applied details, and Kadee-style metal knuckle couplers come ready to run right out of the box. Looking for more HO rolling stock? Browse our HO Trains & Track and HO Track & Accessories. Features Chicago, Burlington & Quincy "Burlington Route" gold scheme, road number 61417 — clean graphics on the classic PS-1 body. Factory-applied separate details including grab irons, brake wheel, and roofwalk for a prototypical appearance. Kadee-style metal knuckle couplers ready to operate with any standard HO coupler — no replacement needed. Free-rolling trucks with metal wheelsets track smoothly and reliably. Specifications Brand Value Trains Item Number 40-217 Scale HO (1:87) Type 40' PS-1 Boxcar Road Name Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (CB&Q) Road Number 61417 Couplers Knuckle (metal) Condition New Frequently Asked Questions Is this car ready to run? Yes — it comes fully assembled with metal knuckle couplers and is ready for any standard HO layout. What era is this car appropriate for? The PS-1 boxcar in the Burlington gold scheme suits transition-era and mid-century layouts (1950s–1960s). Do the couplers need replacing? No — the Kadee-style metal knuckle couplers work with standard HO couplers right out of the box.