This is a 1976 Westside Model Co. imported model built by Katsumi in Japan. The box has some shelf wear, and the foam has been replaced with bubblewrap. It comes with a copy of the G - File for this model. MV Lenses have been added to the headlight and class lights. The custom paint job by the owner is fair to good but shows some wear. It has had moderate use and runs well, ready for your layout. Recently, it was serviced with a new drive tube installed and the gearbox completely cleaned out. Note that the box label was mis - printed from the factory, identifying this as a 4 - 8 - 4. **Details** - **Brand**: Brass Westside Model Co. - **Part Number**: N/A - **Condition**: C - 5 Good - **Wheel Wear**: Moderate with some plating wear on all drivers - **Noise**: 4 of 10 - Moderate motor/gearbox noise - **Operation**: Runs well - **Motor**: Open Frame Motor (OFM) - **Backhead Detail**: Basic - **Decorated**: Custom painted - Good owner effort with some wear - **Control**: Analog – DC Only - **Lighting**: Headlight only - **Couplers/Trucks**: Nadee on tender and cast coupler on pilot - **Packaging**: Original Box and G - File **Shipping** - 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. - International rates are calculated based on the lowest/slowest options. The buyer is responsible for all imports, duties, and tariffs. Rates are calculated at checkout. - Packing is bullet - proof. With over 10 years of experience, we pack these hard - to - find, long - out - of - production, and fragile models carefully. No handling fee! **Payment/Returns** - We accept major credit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, etc. No personal checks or cash by mail. Bank checks and money orders may be accepted with prior approval. All prices are in USD. - 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. If not happy, let us know within 30 days for a no - questions - asked money - back. Buyer pays return shipping unless the item arrives damaged.

Using this locomotive is quite straightforward. Just connect it to an analog DC power source, and it should start running smoothly on your layout. It has a basic backhead detail, and only the headlight provides lighting. The couplers are Nadee on the tender and cast on the pilot, so you can couple it with other train cars easily. When it comes to maintenance, since it has recently been serviced with a new drive tube and a clean - out of the gearbox, you don't need to do much right away. But keep an eye on the wheel wear. The wheels have moderate wear with some plating wear on all drivers. If you notice the locomotive starts to make more noise or its performance drops, it might be time to check the motor and gearbox. As for storage, make sure to keep it in the original box, which is provided. The box has some shelf wear, but it's still a good place to keep the locomotive safe. And remember, when shipping or moving it, it's already packed in a bullet - proof way, so you don't have to worry too much about damage during transit. If you're not satisfied with your purchase, you can return it within 30 days, but you'll be responsible for the return shipping costs unless the item arrives damaged.