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Tested and running very well, very, very smooth too. Note it only starts to noticeably move after speed step 9 on my gaugemaster prodigy express. With full dcc sound, lights etc. Beautiful locomotive, looks amazing! Front unpowered truck is loose in a bag, with screw and spring. In very good condition, very little use. Note: The sound is fully working etc, but it could likely use a better speaker – the ones nowadays are 10x better, and are only like 5GBP. You will get what you see, if you don’t see it then it isn’t included. If not sure, please ask me. In particular, if I don’t show or state there is a box, or battery, etc then there isn’t. Please don’t assume there is.

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Tested and running well with dcc sound & lights, has not seen much use. Side number boards have some marks, see pics.

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Tested and running well, but needs to get to speed step 10 before it starts to run.. Wheels and drive shafts dirty, will need to be cleaned.. With full dcc sound, lights etc. Beautiful locomotive, just needs a clean and service. In good condition, not much use. Note: The sound is fully working etc, but it could likely use a better speaker – the ones nowadays are 10x better, and are only like 5GBP. One loose piece as shown, see pics! May be missing small detail bits.

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Athearn Genisis Big Boy DCC Sound Decoder PCB Board. This is Brand New and Sealed From the Athearn Factory. This it the replacement PCB for inside the tender. All payments must be in GBP (Pounds Sterling). Take a look at our other items.

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Even if noted as running well, it is always advisable to do a proper clean and lube before extensive running as dust, old lube, aged rubber, etc all need attention. Specific comments for this item follow below. Tested and running very well, very, very smooth too. With full dcc sound, lights etc. Beautiful locomotive, looks amazing! In very good condition, very little use. Note: The sound is fully working etc, but it could likely use a better speaker – the ones nowadays are 10x better, and are only like 5GBP. Possibly missing a bit from the end of the tender, im not sure. A little dusty, could use a clean and oiling aswell. You will get what you see, if you don’t see it then it isn’t included. If not sure, please ask me. In particular, if I don’t show or state there is a box, or battery, etc then there isn’t. Please don’t assume there is.

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Even if noted as running well, it is always advisable to do a proper clean and lube before extensive running as dust, old lube, aged rubber, etc all need attention. Specific comments for this item follow below. Tested and running very well, very, very smooth too. With full dcc sound, lights etc. Beautiful locomotive, looks amazing! In very good condition, very little use. Note: The sound is fully working etc, but it could likely use a better speaker – the ones nowadays are 10x better, and are only like 5GBP. Possibly missing a bit from the end of the tender, im not sure. A little dusty, could use a clean and oiling aswell. You will get what you see, if you don’t see it then it isn’t included. If not sure, please ask me. In particular, if I don’t show or state there is a box, or battery, etc then there isn’t. Please don’t assume there is.

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The locomotive is in excellent condition along with the box and inner packaging. Comes with full paperwork and a sealed accessories bag. TESTED DCC SOUND FITTED, chip code 03.

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Even if noted as running well, it is always advisable to do a proper clean and lube before extensive running as dust, old lube, aged rubber, etc all need attention. Specific comments for this item follow below. Tested and running very well, very, very smooth too. With full dcc sound, lights etc. Beautiful locomotive, looks amazing! In very good condition, very little use. It has an MRC decoder and tested out with gaugemaster and ztc DCC controllers, all functions are working. Note: The sound is fully working but it could likely use a better speaker – the ones nowadays are 10x better, and around 5-10 GBP. You will get what you see, if you don’t see it then it isn’t included. If not sure, please ask me. In particular, if I don’t show or state there is a box, or battery, etc then there isn’t. Please don’t assume there is.

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Tested and running very well, very, very smooth too. Note it only starts to noticeably move after speed step 9 on my gaugemaster prodigy express. With full dcc sound, lights etc. Beautiful locomotive, looks amazing! In very good condition, some loose pieces. Note: The sound is fully working etc, but it could likely use a better speaker – the ones nowadays are 10x better, and are only like 5GBP. You will get what you see, if you don’t see it then it isn’t included. If not sure, please ask me. In particular, if I don’t show or state there is a box, or battery, etc then there isn’t. Please don’t assume there is.

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The locomotive is in excellent condition along with the box and inner locomotive packaging. Comes with all paperwork and a fully sealed accessories bag. TESTED, DCC Sound fitted, code set to 03. A huge locomotive, great for the collector.

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