Needs 3  "D" cells (not included)

This metal Base steam engine replica  has chugging and  "bell" sounds, as well as "sparking"(LED)   front cylinders.

AND it "Don't  need no Steenkin' tracks!"- it just goes and goes- where it wants!

Great sounds, and steel base with  all mechanical construction.  Top decorative sections (cab, boiler, stack) and  external wheels are plastic.  Looks like it was built by MARX

on Youtube, search for: Woolworth Iron Horse Train Toy -to see this EXACT unit in action!