HO Brass NJ Custom Brass UP – Union Pacific H-7 2-8-8-2 Ex. C&O - Chesapeake & Ohio Royale Series

1979 run NJ Custom Brass imported model built by G. O. Models in Japan. "Royale" series - equivalent of a Crown model. Box shows minimal shelf wear. Original foam replaced with bubble wrap. No spare parts. Gearboxes and bearings cleaned out of old congealed grease and re-lubed. Tender factory drilled for speaker. Runs great, looks great, and solid build quality. Minimal signs of use, if any at all. This is a very nice solid model. UP acquired 30 of these engines from the C&O in 1945 and all had vacated the roster by 1950-51. These engines were used as helper service over Sherman Hill. 12 of the H7 tenders were bought by Southern Pacific and were assigned to the AC-9 2-8-8-4 class locomotives.  Details Brand: Brass NJ Custom Brass Part Number: ST-295 Condition: C-7 Excellent Wheel Wear: Minimal Noise: 4 of 10 - Moderate motor/gearbox noise  Operation: Runs well Motor: Can Motor  Backhead Detail: Full backhead detail Decorated: Unpainted - Mild Tarnish, typical Japanese brass patina