This has very clearly never been used, indeed it was seized solid when I acquired it, due to the Chinese factory that made it for Hornby never having lubricated it (I have no idea whether this afflicted just this example, or it is a generic issue with this production run, or factory), with the result that light oxidisation had developed between the axles, and the bearings, and between the bearings and the diecast chassis block, all being dissimilar materials.  I therefore completely stripped the loco down cleaned off the oxidisation (there is absolutely no damage whatsoever to the axles, which still have a bright finish, with no pitting anywhere on them - it was only a light film of oxidisation, not corrosion proper), and relubricated them with a few drops of high-quality light mechanical oil on reassembly. I also put a tiny smear of silicone grease on the nylon gears. The loco also had a second fault that prevented it running: a loose wire to the motor, which might well have been the reason that the loco had never been used (is the phrase Chinese quality control an oxymoron?), which I re-soldered, and it ran very nicely, as shown in the video.   This loco is still of a generation where there is some need to run the loco in, so it should get even better with use.

As you can see, cosmetically, the loco is in absolute mint condition.  The bag of detailing parts is still present, and is unopened.  The box, however, is showing its years of storage: as you can see, while it is completely intact and functional, it is somewhat faded and scuffed.

Of the various examples of this model for sale on eBay, this is the one that you should buy, for not only is it effectively a brand new locomotive, but it one that has been sorted out, and serviced, and thus should not require any attention for several years.    

It will be dispatched rapidly after sale well packed, wrapped with bubble wrap inside a stout cardboard box.