The train uses 1 C cell battery.  I tested the train and it works.  The sound is quiet and it moves smoothly.  The battery terminals are clean.  I don't ship electronics with batteries.  There is some color loss on the train.  I colored in one of dodge's eyes (right when looking at the face).  The color was gone on it.  The faux middle wheels are missing.  They do not effect the train.  The doors on the mail car slide back and forth.  Both the coach car and dodge say the same style / part #T4645.