The last one of these that I had was built for me in around 1964 by my dad! Nothing has changed on the new one save for metal wheels and tension lock couplings being included which makes them much more usable. When these were new they must have been rated as "super detailed" by comparison with the ready to run stuff available. Now, at about 60 years old they they are still pretty reasonable, but for the price they are stonking value for money.

Great model for the price