Here is a nice beginner set with lots of features. This set has everything needed to get started. The engine runs and operates fine and all of the items are included except for the uncoupling track which has been replaced by a piece of straight track and 2-crew figures. This set features the "Mighty Sounds of Steam"- the actual chugging sounds synchronized to the pace of the engine and it also features puffing smoke.

Features:

• Die-cast C&O steam engine with "Mighty Sounds of Steam and puffing smoke
• C&O tender
• Santa Fe flatcar with stakes, bulkheads and log load
• TA&G hopper car
• Wheaties boxcar
• Burlington Northern gondola with canisters
• C&O caboose
• O-27 track: 8-curved tracks, 6-straight tracks make a 27" X 54" track oval
• Trainmaster transformer
• Track lockon, hook-up wires
• Owners manual

The engine, tender and rolling stock are all in excellent to like new condition. The box cover has some wear and looks to have been painted on in a few places by a child.