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Item No: 158188

$1,095

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Description
Grading
Brass Guide

Model Attributes

Running Noise (1 = low, 10 = high): 6
Motor Type: Can
Window Glazing: No
In-Cab / Interior Detail: Backhead
Lights: Headlight
DCC: N/A
DCC System: N/A
Sound: PFM untested

Last time we had this variation: 12/20

Please be sure to check out the photos.

Notes: The motor runs but the drive tube is bad and will need replaced. (This model was imported as a Union Pacific Challenger but has been Custom converted to a D&RGW by by Pro Custom Hobbies and Labeled as a 'Backshop Special" / 1 of 50 they did this way.

INFO: Model grading is shown in the "GRADING" tab

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Appearance

50	Condition - Mint Custom paint - Professional quality Factory paint - Professional quality Weathered paint - Professional quality Unpainted - No tarnish All detail parts and components properly installed
40	Condition - Excellent Custom paint - Excellent quality, decals applied correctly Factory paint - Excellent quality Weathered paint - Excellent quality Unpainted - Minor tarnish Indications of use - Minor
35	Condition - Average Factory paint - Average quality Custom paint - Average quality Weathered paint - Average quality Very minor paint chips / scratches / blemishes Unpainted - Average tarnish Minor detail part(s) - Detached, but included Indications of use - Average
30	Multiple paint chips / scratches / blemishes Condition - Below average quality Custom paint - Below average quality Factory paint - Below average quality Weathered paint - Below average quality Unpainted - Major tarnish Minor detail part(s) - Missing Major detail part(s) - Detached, but included
25	Condition - Poor Custom paint - Poor Factory paint - Poor Weathered paint - Poor Private road Multiple or large paint chips/dings in model Some foam damage on model
20	Condition - Poor Custom paint - Poor Factory paint - Poor Weathered paint - Poor
15	Dents - Small/minor Damage caused by over-lubrication Major components - Detached, but included Damaged, but possibly salvageable
0	Dents - Major May have been dropped Major components - Part(s) missing Badly damaged

Mechanical / Electrical

40	Lights (if equipped) - Function correctly Running condition - Extremely smooth Drivers/wheels - Mint, not used Parts - Contain only original Motor - Original, new condition Motor - N/A (i.e. passenger, rolling stock) DCC/Sound (if equipped) - Professional install/operation
35	Running condition - Excellent at all speeds Drivers/wheels - Slightly used, no indications of wear Parts - May contain upgraded DCC/Sound (if equipped) - Very good install/operation
30	Drivers/wheels - Dirty and/or squeaky Running condition - Average at all speeds Lights (if equipped) - Some not functioning correctly
26	Running condition - Below average Hesitation at slower speeds Drivers/wheels - Minor burnishing of drivers Lights (if equipped) - Poor install/wires exposed DCC/Sound (if equipped) - Poor install/wires exposed
22	DCC/Sound (if equipped) - Not functioning Accessories - Installed, not functioning Small holes have been drilled
20	Drivers/Wheels - Minor wear, brass slightly visible
18	Running condition - Poor Running condition - Erratic, jerking motions at slow speeds Holes drilled in engine or tender
16	Motor - Spins, no movement (motor tubing rotted) Running condition - Poor Possible electrical short, sparks
12	Running condition - Extremely poor Parts and or components need replacement
4	Running condition - Not running, all parts included Drivers/wheels - Heavy wear on all drivers Valve gear locked up Motor and/or gears ruined
0	Running condition - Not running, missing parts Missing motor, gearbox or other major component

Box & Foam

10	Condition - Mint Factory supplied spare parts included
8	Condition - Excellent, minor shelf wear Factory supplied spare parts missing Original model wrapping missing or replaced
6	Condition - Average, indication of wear Tape marks, cuts Dealer sticker/stamps on box
4	Condition - Below average, missing labels Replacement box and/or foam Bad foam
2	Condition - Poor, very rough appearance Possible water damage/mildew
0	No box

BG-SKU:	22586
Scale:	HO
Importer:	Pacific Fast Mail
Category:	Steam
Sub-category:	Articulated
Builder:	Tenshodo
Road:	Denver & Rio Grande Western
Type:
Description:	L-97
Whyte:	4-6-6-4
Year(s):	1973
Catalog No:	114
Notes:	FACTORY PAINTED - CROWN - MODELS BUILT AS UP CHALLENGERS, 35 MODIFIED TO D&RGW BY CHANGING SMOKE BOX NUMBER PLATE & LETTERED FOR D&RGW. 15 LETTERED AND SOLD AS UP CHALLENGER BY THE BACK SHOP IN CALIFORNIA - THIN FILM DECALS

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