It does run both forward and reverse. Please see the pictures to judge the condition of this train. The pictures are part of the description. I can send you more pictures upon request. The train may have some damage, including scratches, broken pieces, missing pieces, dirt, rust, etc.
This train is missing the smoke stack and the cover to the back of the coal tender is loose. I will be listing several locomotives and train cars as time permits in the coming weeks. They all come from a long-time collector and model train enthusiast. Please let me know if you have any questions. The item "Aristo-Craft Trains G Scale MALLET 2-8-8-2 Steam Locomotive Norfolk & Western" is in sale since Sunday, July 18, 2021.This item is in the category "Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\G Scale\Locomotives". The seller is "bonanzacollectibles" and is located in Bel Air, Maryland. This item can be shipped to United States.