Bachmann 31-706 Thompson B1 Class, 1040 'Roedeer' in LNER lined black.  This model was introduced by Bachmann in 1998.

Both loco and tender are in excellent condition and free from damage or meaningful marks. The undersides are clean with the wheels showing no signs of meaningful use. She's a lovely looking and I'd say that she's pretty close to mint condition.

The two part lidded box is in excellent condition with some minimal wear on the corners and a couple of small 'dimples' on the window cellophane. The picture tray cover, as new, contains the usual Bachmann paperwork and in particular the parts sheet.

The poly tray is in good order and  there are two unopened ancillary fittings bags in the slot.

This loco was a Vectis buy and was described by the auctioneer as "Excellent to Mint" in an "Excellent to Near Mint" box.

She has not been run in the ten plus years that I've owned her, but I have just tested her for a minute or two on a rolling road in forward and reverse to check the motor is working. The motor runs well through the range with minimal lag at start - having been laid up for so long I’m sure she would benefit from a spot or two of lubrication.

Please look carefully at the photos which form part of the description. I want everyone to buy with confidence so I always do my best to describe the locomotive openly and fairly but please remember that unless I’ve made it clear otherwise the loco is sold ‘used’ so she might not be absolutely pristine ‘new' although hopefully pretty close unless I’ve described specific issues.  If you have any queries just drop me a line.

I've built up an extensive collection of mainly steam locos over the years having been fortunate enough to catch their final years. Most of my locos have come from various auctions but sadly I've just run out of space so time for some serious thinning out. The last thing I want to do is disappoint anyone so it's important to be clear that I'm more of a 'display collector' than a 'runner' and it follows that my knowledge generally on the technical side is fairly basic. I've invested in a rolling road to at least check that the motor runs but beyond that I'm not qualified to make further comment I'm afraid.

I will dispatch to many locations outside the UK but only those listed through eBay's Global Shipping Program.

On postage, I’m sorry that this is so high. Sadly for everyone delivery costs have shot up recently across the board. I send out everything valued at over £25 signed for and fully covered compensation wise and whilst sometimes I have to make a little bit of an estimate I only ever seek to recover the direct cost to me. 

I’ll line the tray with thin foam when sending the loco to prevent ‘rub’ in transit and to make her easier to lift out.