This locomotive is brand new. It has been inspected and tested but never used. WalthersMainline Phase II Chopped Nose GP9 is a must-have model for your 1960s and later diesel roster! Outwardly similar to the earlier GP7, and sharing the same boxy, no frills body with its high, short hood, minor production changes in the number and placement of louvers on locomotives built from 1955 to 1957 resulted in what modelers and railfans refer to as "phase two" GP9s. In the 1960s, many roads began rebuilding their GP9s as an affordable alternative to new equipment, and many were refitted with chopped short hoods to improve forward visibility. Like it's prototypes, many are still going strong today and the WalthersMainline Phase II GP9 with chopped nose is perfect power for any assignment and features:Detailed body with chopped noseBased on Phase II units rebuilt in the 1960s by many ownersLimited edition - one time run of these roadnumbers!Scale width hood with correct contoursWith or without dynamic brakes as appropriateSee-through steps This item is brand new in its original packaging.It is an older release so the package may have signs of shelf wear such as minor creases/scratches/scuffs or price tag residue. I tried to take the best pictures possible to show the condition.We would be happy to combine shipping on multiple items. Just put the items in your cart and it should automatically combine it, or just request an invoice and I'll take care of you!Shipped in a nice cardboard box with padding.