• Unpainted - 1998 Run - Serial #203 - (There is some light tarnish here and there; please see photos, especially of the tender; it looks like the tender might have been slightly discolored on one side, possibly by some plastic)
  
• (To the best of our understanding these serial #'s ran from the first model Mr. Sofue built, until the last model. The run on each model he produced was quite limited)
• There are some differences within the same models, for example this model has the Clam-shell stack, whereas others we have seen did not.
  
• Runs Very Well - Coasting Drive.  On a scale from 1-10 We rate the noise level at 2
  
• Operating Directional Lights
• Sprung tender trucks
• Operating 3rd Cylinder and Gresley Valve Gear
  
• Excellent In-Cab Detail
• Superb Overall Detail
  
• Beautiful Original Wood Box included
• Not only are these hard to find models, surprisingly they are even harder to find in unpainted excellent condition.
• Unfortunately Mr. Sofue passed away in 2009 so no more of these fine models are being built.
  

This is a Beautiful Late Run Japanese Model! This particular model looks stunning in its natural brass!