This is a fantastic 1980s Van Hobbies imported model, expertly built by Samhongsa in Korea. The box has minimal shelf wear. It comes with hex - head side rod bolts, spare parts, and a side rod wrench. Samhongsa's high - quality craftsmanship ensures great detail. It's sound - ready, with the tender factory - drilled for sound. This model represents Nos. 8382 - 8416 and features a clear - view coal tender. Brand: Brass VH - Van Hobbies. Condition: C - 8 Like New. Wheel wear is virtually none. Noise level is only 2 out of 10, meaning minimal motor/gearbox noise. It runs smoothly and quietly. The motor is a Can Motor. It has full backhead detail, including a movable deck plate. It's unpainted with no tarnish. It's controlled by analog – DC only 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, with foam and paperwork. Free domestic USA shipping for all purchases over $199! Flat shipping rates are based on item value or weight. All items are 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. Rates are calculated at checkout. Our packing is top - notch, especially for these hard - to - find, long - out - of - production, and fragile brass models. We accept major credit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, etc. 100% satisfaction guarantee with a 30 - day no - questions - asked money - back policy (buyer pays return shipping unless item arrives damaged).

Using this HO scale brass model train is a breeze. Just connect it to an analog DC power source, and it will start running smoothly and quietly. Since it's sound - ready, if you want to add sound, you can easily do so by utilizing the factory - drilled tender. When handling the model, be gentle as it's a fragile item. Avoid dropping or knocking it against hard surfaces. For maintenance, keep it in a dry and clean place. You can use a soft, dry cloth to dust it occasionally. If you need to work on the side rods, use the included side rod wrench. Remember, it comes with spare parts, so in case something breaks, you have replacements. When shipping, we've packed it very well, but still handle it with care when unpacking. If you're not satisfied with your purchase, just let us know within 30 days, and we'll refund your money, though you'll need to pay for return shipping unless the item arrived damaged.