Value Trains 40-305 | 40' PS-1 Boxcar - MKT "The Katy" Yellow Scheme #45091 | HO Scale

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. Looking for more HO rolling stock? Browse our HO Trains & Track and HO Track & Accessories. 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.