This is a 1985 PFM imported model built by SKI in Korea. The box shows minimal shelf wear. It's sound - ready, with the tender factory - drilled for a speaker. It features hex head side rod bolts, and comes with spare parts and a side rod wrench. The build quality is excellent, with great detail and a smooth drive mechanism. There's one broken solder joint on the left - side running board (see photos). Brand: Brass PFM - SKI. Condition: C - 7 Excellent. Wheel wear is virtually none. It has minimal motor/gearbox noise (1 of 10). It runs great. It has a can motor, full backhead/interior detail, and is unpainted with no tarnish. It's for analog – DC only control, and has no lighting. There's a Kadee coupler on the tender and a cast coupler on the locomotive pilot. It comes in the original box and foam. Free domestic USA shipping for all purchases over $199! Flat shipping rates are based on item value or weight. Fully insured, and shipments over $250 require a signature. We ship worldwide. International rates are calculated for affordability. Buyer pays for imports, duties, and tariffs. Packing is top - notch. We accept major credit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay. 100% satisfaction guarantee with a 30 - day no - questions - asked money - back policy (buyer pays return shipping unless item arrives damaged).

Using this model is quite straightforward. Just connect it to an analog DC power source and it's ready to run. When handling it, be careful around the broken solder joint on the left - side running board to avoid further damage. For maintenance, you can use a soft cloth to clean the model occasionally to keep it looking good. Check the wheel wear regularly, although currently it has virtually none. If you want to add sound, you can install a speaker in the pre - drilled tender. When it comes to shipping and returns, remember that domestic USA shipping is free for purchases over $199, and you'll be responsible for return shipping costs in most cases, except when the item arrives damaged. Also, if you're shipping internationally, you'll need to pay for any applicable imports, duties, and tariffs.