HO Brass Balboa UP - Union Pacific 7000 Class 4-8-2 Mountain Custom Painted By Joe G. Collias No. 7000

1968 run Balboa imported model built by Katsumi in Japan. Box shows moderate shelf wear with some scuffing and fading on the lid. Center foam replaced with bubblewrap. Replacement hand-drawn label. No spare parts included. Recently serviced - old gearbox grease cleaned out and replaced and a new drive tube installed. These 4-8-2's were used on primary passenger trains until the FEF-1 4-8-4 came out in the late 30's. These engines were used in secondary passenger service until the mid 50's. This is from the collection of noted author and avid brass model builder Joe G. Collias. Details Brand: Brass Balboa Part Number:  Condition: C-6 Very Good Wheel Wear: Signs of some use, but the wheel plating remains good. Noise: 3 of 10 - Minimal motor/gearbox noise, Quiet for a model with an open frame motor Operation: Runs well Motor: Open Frame Motor (OFM) Backhead Detail: Yes - Basic Decorated: Custom painted No. 7000 by Joe G. Collias. Paint is fair to good at this point, but wear marks are sho